Tag: radiation

Bringing back the farm after a nuclear meltdown

Since the 1990’s scientists in Ukraine and overseas have been saying that the land can be safely used again despite contamination by radiocaesium and radiostrontium. But political complexities have meant that the land remains officially abandoned. That hasn’t stopped a few farmers taking matters into their own hands and beginning unofficial production in some areas. The new study has confirmed that the farmers were right – crops can be grown safely in most areas.

Huge eco-friendly luxury living project coming to Cairo

Luxury usually comes at a high price, not only financially but environmentally too. But plans for a new building...

Iraq-born Zaha Hadid’s new towers on former radiation zone in Australia

Just about every week UK-based and Iraq-born architect Zaha Hadid unveils new plans for eloquent but often outrageous skyscrapers...

Israeli Cell Phone User Compensated $100 K for Ear Cancer

Cellphone usage outside is less risky than in a closed environment Cell phones have blamed for a number of environmental...

Will Radiation Danger Spoil Israel’s Electrified Train?

And make it electric? Electrifying Israel's railway system may cause too much electromagnetic radiation experts warn. Israel's local and national...

Greenpeace Blasts Turkish Nuclear Energy Institute Over Negligence

As Turkey moves to build its first nuclear power plant, there are troubling signs that the country's nuclear energy...

Lapka iPhone Device Will Tell You if Your Food is Really Organic

These days it's impossible to trust anything. We go to the store or market and buy what we believe...

Helen Caldicott on the Nuclear Debate

Dr. Helen Caldicott has campaigned against nuclear energy for decades. Today she talked to Green Prophet about how no...

Nuclear Radiation Exposure Distorts Natural Gender Ratio

Under normal conditions, her baby has a slightly higher chance of being a boy, but new research suggests that...

Egypt Stops Japan Imports Over Radiation Fears

Car parts, scrap metal, fish and produce from Japan won't enter Egyptian ports. Traces of radiation, likely from Japan,...

Bahrain’s Radiation Contingency Plan for Travellers from Japan

Bahrain (A) will screen Japanese travelers (B) at airport if radiation levels rise. It goes without saying that radiation,...

Japanese Radiation Reaches Israel

Traces of radioactive material from Japan have been detected in Israel. The Soreq Nuclear Research Center announced that traces...