Richard Wakeford

Cesium in Baby Milk Powder Shows Lingering Threat of Radiation in Japan

Radioactive cesium was found in milk powder in Japan made by a Meiji Holdings Co. unit, raising concern that nuclear radiation is contaminating baby food.

Japan’s Nuclear Workers ‘Not Committing Suicide,’ Wakeford Says

Richard Wakeford, a professor at the Dalton Nuclear Institute at the University of Manchester, comments on the risks of nuclear radiation following the damage at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi atomic plant. He made the remarks in a telephone interview today.

Irradiated Lobsters in Irish Sea Point to Safe Japan Sushi, Scientists Say

Radiation from fish and lobsters near the U.K.’s biggest nuclear polluter suggest radioactive material dumped into the sea from Japan’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi power plant isn’t a long-term health threat, scientists said.

Japan Radiation Levels Surge in Water at Stricken Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Radiation in water at Japan’s earthquake-damaged nuclear plant reached potentially lethal levels, hampering work to cool reactors.

Falling Heat, Energy Supply Ease Nuclear Risks, Wakeford Says

Richard Wakeford, a professor at the University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear institute , comments on the importance of reconnection of electricity at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi atomic plant

Fukushima’s Cooling Efforts Are Delayed by Spilled Water

Efforts to repair the cooling systems at the No. 2 and No. 3 reactors at the Fukushima Dai- Ichi nuclear plant are being delayed by the need to drain radioactive water from the floors, Tokyo Electric Power Co. said.

Tsunami Quickens ‘Terminal Decline’ of Northern Japan’s Fishing Industry

The wreckage of a 379-metric ton tuna boat blocks the road to the deserted fish market in Kesennuma, once Japan’s largest port for bonito and swordfish. Even after the debris from last month’s tsunami has been cleared away, the industry may never recover.

Japan Churns Through ‘Heroic’ Workers Hitting Radiation Limits for Humans

More workers were drafted for the frontline of Japan’s biggest nuclear disaster as radiation limits forced Tokyo Electric Power Co. to replace members of its original team trying to avert a nuclear meltdown.

Radioactivity Found in Fish as Tepco Purges Nuclear Plant

Radioactivity in fish exceeding health guidelines was detected for the first time off northern Japan as Tokyo Electric Power Co. dumped tainted water into the ocean to gain control of its crippled nuclear plant.

Japan Raises Radiation Disaster Alert to Highest Level, Matching Chernobyl

Japan raised the severity rating of its nuclear crisis to the highest, matching the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, after increasing radiation prompted the government to widen the evacuation zone and aftershocks rocked the country.

"This does emphasize what care has to be taken."

- Richard Wakeford on Aug 02, 2011

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