Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011.
Contaminated Water Leaks Into Ocean Near Fukushima
Industry/Regulatory/Political
- Tokyo Electric Power Co., operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility, said about 40 gallons of water containing radioactive strontium drained into the ocean following a leak in desalination equipment. TEPCO said it is likely to have little effect on the environment.
- More rice shipments have been banned from a district of Fukushima City after discovery of contamination. Inspections found radioactive cesium…
