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Tensions rise at Fukushima; Nebraska braces for possible nuclear accident.

Events at Fukushima continue to be tenuous. Workers are desperately trying to inject decontaminated water into the reactors in an attempt to cool the reactor cores. But the process was suspended today after only 90 minutes, due to pipe leakage. … Continue reading

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Highest radiation levels to date at Fukushima

In a devastating blow to the people of Japan, Tepco announced today that the highest readings yet (up to 4,000 millisieverts per hour at reactor No. 1) were recorded inside the Fukushima reactor. This announcement comes on the heals of … Continue reading

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Dr. Helen Caldicott on Nuclear Fallout in Japan: “Unsafe at Any Dose.”

Dr. Helen Caldicott is arguably the world’s leading expert on the effects of radioactivity on the human body. She is the founder of  Physicians for Social Responsibility and she has been a relentless voice of reason for decades. Her dire … Continue reading

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Update on T.R.A.P. Radiation Filters-Shipped Today!

I just got off the phone with Loprest and they are shipping my first order of T.R.A.P. filters today. I expect them in 3-5 days. I’ve been getting requests for notifications to be emailed when they are available for sale. … Continue reading

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Filtering radiation (radioactive particles) from drinking water. What’s the best method?

Update: Highwater Filters is proud to offer the TRAP radiation filter for home water filter system. We have countertop and under counter systems that are compatible with the TRAP cartridges. These filters were designed after Fukushima to address the needs … Continue reading

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