Just nine more months

Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:17 pm » by **Torofamily**

Japan nuclear crisis 'over in nine months'

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has said it expects to bring the crisis under control by the end of the year.

Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) aims to reduce radiation leaks in three months and to cool the reactors within nine months.

The utility said it also plans to cover the reactor building, which was hit by a huge quake and tsunami on 11 March.

Nearly 14,000 people died and another 14,000 are still unaccounted for.

Tepco unveiled its roadmap as Hillary Clinton briefly visited Tokyo to pledge America's "steadfast support" for Japan's reconstruction.
'Cold shutdown'

Radiation levels in the sea near reactor 2 rose to 6,500 times the legal limit on Friday, up from 1,100 times a day earlier, Tepco has said, raising fears of fresh radiation leaks.

rest of the story http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13107846

Meanwhile at least the EPA is dramatically raising the acceptable radiation limits. :sunny:

Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:40 am » by **Lucidlemondrop**

Such a shame.

Thanks for the update, Toro.

Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:55 am » by **E6722maj**

a lot can happen in nine months

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Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:03 pm » by **E6722maj**

latest arnie gundersen video
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Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:22 pm » by **Boondox681**

a lot can happen in nine months

hell,a lot can happen in nine minutes. :ohno:

Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:23 pm » by **E6722maj**

boondox681 wrote:
a lot can happen in nine months

hell,a lot can happen in nine minutes.

true that, boon