Possible Fukushima Nuclear Fallout Projections For the U.S, MOX Fuel In Plant #3

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March 13, 2011

Update: 4:49pm PST – March 13th

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So much conflicting information is coming out of Japan that all we can confirm is that Mox Fuel is in plant #3. At the same time certain news outlets are saying the situation is nearing an end and that radiation in the U.S. is unlikely.

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What is Mox fuel and how much stronger is it then normal uranium? According to World Nuclear News, in August 2010 Japan loaded Mox fuel into the Fukushima #3 plant.

“Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (Tepco’s) Fukushima I unit 3 is set to become the third Japanese nuclear reactor to load mixed oxide (MOX) fuel after receiving approval from the governor of Fukushima Prefecture, Yukei Sato.”

How is Mox fuel different then uranium? The BBC has also confirmed that Mox Fuel has been used in plant #3!

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