Via Raw Story, see what it’s really like inside Japan’s evacuation zone–empty streets, abandoned houses, ruined roads from the earthquake, packs of dogs and livestock roaming free–it’s like something out of a science fiction movie.
Japanese journalist Tetsuo Jimbo made a trip inside the restricted evacuation zone near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant last week. At 17 km from the plant (about 2 minutes into the video), the Geiger counter alarms go off and remain on for the rest of the trip….
Jimbo terminates the mission at about 1.5 km from the nuclear plant, where radiation is thousands of times above normal.
Watch the video:
See dramatic photos at Buzzfeed
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12 responses to “Open Thread: Inside Japan’s Evacuation Zone”
I feel so sorry for the animals. They have no idea of the danger to them and will probably die of radiation sickness.
It is really sad to see that.
Remember those big concrete pumps that were heading to Japan:
The Maddow Blog – Big meets bigger
Look at the picture, and then…look at the name of the pump.
Geez, it really does look like one of those post apocalyptic movies…
Planned Parenthood: House Bars Planned Parenthood From Federal Funding
I encourage everyone to click the link above and show your support for Planned Parenthood. They have a petition at the site and also a way for you to email your representatives…
You do realize that the original sponsor for title 10 was George HW Bush and it was signed by Nixon? The Republican party was solidly pro choice and pro-ERA as well as hugely supportive of Planned Parenthood for years. Just like they sold their souls on the Southern Strategy for the votes of racists, they sold their sold to religionists for votes too. There should be special hell realms for people that sell out their country to bottom feeders so they can push through laws that benefit a greed agenda.
I know, that is what really gets me about all this. It is like both parties moved way right. And all the interviews these GOP people are doing, they do not answer when asked point blank, Will you vote for a budget that allows funding for Planned Parenthood? They sell their souls and have no guts to admit that it is all about submitting to the religious freaks.
Just like their southern strategy sold out Lincoln’s legacy to racists for a few votes.
Just thought I would post some updates on the Gov. thing…
Source: Budget deadline may be pushed back – CNN.com
Government Shutdowns and Approval Ratings – NYTimes.com
KPCC suspends its own Planned Parenthood spots – LA Observed
I will add this to the list:
Suburban Guerrilla » Blog Archive » 1937
Ceremony honoring American Revolution in Concord, MA, cancelled because of gov’t shutdown.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/concord/2011/04/government_shutdown_could_scut.html?rss_id=Top+Stories
That’s kind of funny, the Tea Party forces us to forego the American Revolution.
Yeah, that’s what I thought. LOL