Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011 – 7 PM EDT. Tokyo Electric Power Co. reported this afternoon (U.S. time) that it has restored electricity to the control room at the Fukushima Daiichi reactor 3. Lights in the control room were switched on for the first time since the earthquake 11 days[Read More…]
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International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Update, 22 March (23:15 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–22 March 2011 – 23:15 UTC Summary of conditions at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Located on the Eastern coast of Japan, the six nuclear power reactors at Daiichi are boiling water reactors (BWRs). A massive earthquake on 11 March disabled off-site power to the plant and triggered the[Read More…]
Three More Quakes Reported Today Off Coast of Honshu, Japan
Location of the last quake reported. (Source: USGS) Honshu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued preliminary reports of three more earthquakes today off the coast of Honshu, Japan, all in excess of 6.0 magnitude. The first was a 6.6 M that occurred at 1:18:47 a.m. CST. The quake struck[Read More…]
On World Water Day, UN Calls for Greater Investment in Providing Clean Water for All
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged governments to recognize that the water crisis facing many urban areas is the result of weak policies and poor management rather than scarcity, noting that the problem calls for increased investment in water and sanitation services. “Let us also pledge[Read More…]
UN to Send Aid to Eastern Libya Amid Reports of Hardship and Attacks on Civilians
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 March 2011 – United Nations agencies prepared today to rush aid into eastern Libya as rebels told a senior UN envoy on the ground there that cities and towns were under siege and civilians being targeted by the tanks and heavy weaponry of Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s forces. “Providing[Read More…]
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Those Living Along U.S. Coastline Should Always Be Prepared for Tsunamis
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011. In the wake of Japan’s tsunami disaster, NOAA is urging Americans who live and vacation at the coast to take the threat of tsunamis seriously. With more coastline than any other country in the world and proximity to several major fault lines, the Pacific, Atlantic, Gulf[Read More…]
Low Cost Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy announces clinics providing low cost rabies vaccines and microchips for dogs, cats and ferrets. The clinic is for Cook County Residents only and will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning March 23 continuing through November 9, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at various locations[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes, March 22, 2011
En Route San Salvador, El Salvador–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011 – 7:07 A.M. CDT. MR. CARNEY: So, good morning. As I mentioned to some of you, we’ll do a — I have Ben Rhodes here, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications. He will give you a sort of a breakdown of the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 22, 2011
Santiago, Chile—(ENEWSPF)—March 22, 2011 – 6:12 PM CST. Participating in today’s Press Briefing are Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Dan Restrepo and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes. MR. CARNEY: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Today I’d like to, as part of the briefing, give you[Read More…]
