According to news sources, UK authorities tried to play down the nuclear crisis in Japan in order to deflect anticipated calls for an end to the use of nuclear energy. The documents were released in response to a Freedom of Information request, and show bureaucrats and nuclear business leaders going so far as to paint the Fukushima events as par for the course safety … [Read more...] about British and French governments and nuclear businesses in criminal collusion to downplay Fukushima disaster-Japan part of coverup
その日のあとで～フクシマとチェルノブイリの今
A comparison of the effects of Chernobyl and the likley effects of Fukushima. Includes speculation by Professor Hiroaki Koide that Tokyo Electric Company and the government are withholding information on the condition of the #4 reactor and its fuel rods.10:59 Translateその日のあとで～フクシマとチェルノブイリの今～(1)その日のあとで ～フクシマとチェルノブイリの今～ www.mbs.jp megalodon.jp www.ent-mabui.jp … [Read more...] about その日のあとで～フクシマとチェルノブイリの今
Call for Nominees: 2011 Yayori Awards seek to honor activists, artists, journalists working on women’s issues worldwide
From Ten Thousand Things: The organizing committee for the Yayori Awards is pleased to announce that nomination forms are now available for the 2011 competition.The Yayori Awards were created through the final will and funds of the late Yayori Matsui, a well-known journalist, feminist/human rights activist, and founder of the Asia-Japan Women’s Resource Center (AJWRC). … [Read more...] about Call for Nominees: 2011 Yayori Awards seek to honor activists, artists, journalists working on women’s issues worldwide
(1) Update to our story on June 11 demos: 10 Thousand Things: Citizens in Japan take proactive action as Fukushima radiation threats loom (2) English version of safety guide
Kimberly Hughes posted this article on the outpouring of anger and hope that has occurred since the June 11 demos around Japan, and across the globe.In the article she talks about the "state of collective denial" that is encouraged by the Japanese government and the power companies. A case in point is the demo at Shinjuku, where there were so many police surrouding … [Read more...] about (1) Update to our story on June 11 demos: 10 Thousand Things: Citizens in Japan take proactive action as Fukushima radiation threats loom (2) English version of safety guide
Flotilla aims to nonviolently break Israeli Gaza Blockade
This is a rainbow coalition of human rights defenders. It does not only concern Muslims, but everyone, be they Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, secular or whatever. This is world citizenry united, Our destination is Gaza. Our means are non-violent. Our goal is to lift the illegal siege, completely and permanently and freedom for the Palestinian people.With national campaigns … [Read more...] about Flotilla aims to nonviolently break Israeli Gaza Blockade