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Japanese nuclear plant reports minor leak
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 4, 2007 A Japanese electric power firm said Tuesday that a small amount of water containing radioactive material had leaked from a nuclear plant, amid rising public concern about the country's nuclear industry. Kansai Electric Power, Japan's third largest power company, said the leak at the light water reactor in Fukui prefecture in western Japan was discovered late Monday. The radioactive material that leaked outside was estimated to be less than one two-millionth of that permissible for discharge every year, a company statement said. Monitors placed outside of the facility did not detect any impact to the environment, the company said. The company plans to stop the reactor for an inspection, it said. Japan, which has virtually no natural energy resources, relies on nuclear power for about one-third of its power needs. Japanese consumers are especially sensitive to mishaps at nuclear power plants after a series of scandals involving officials hiding accidents and radioactive leaks. They most recently became jittery over a fire and leaks at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant after a powerful earthquake on July 16, which killed 11 people in unrelated incidents. The plant, the largest in the world, remains shut down for checks, although a team from the UN International Atomic Energy Agency found no safety risks. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Civil Nuclear Energy Science, Technology and News Powering The World in the 21st Century at Energy-Daily.com
Australia says no need to fear Russia nuclear deal
Sydney (AFP) Sept 4, 2007Russia has adequate safety standards for handling nuclear materials and there is no need to fear a proposed deal to supply uranium, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Tuesday. |
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