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In reply to the discussion: Missing Birds? Here's Why [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,315 posts)102. EPA: "no harmful levels of radiation reaching the U.S. from Japan "
June 30 Statement
In response to the Japanese nuclear incident, EPA accelerated and increased sampling frequency and analysis to confirm that there were no harmful levels of radiation reaching the U.S. from Japan and to inform the public about any level of radiation detected. After a thorough data review showing declining radiation levels, on May 3, 2011, EPA returned to the routine RadNet sampling and analysis process for precipitation, drinking water and milk. As always, our 24/7 air monitoring stations continue to measure radiation levels, alerting scientists to even slight changes.
It is important to note that all of the radiation levels detected by RadNet monitors and sampling have been very low, well below any level of public health concern. Across the RadNet system, we saw decreasing radiation levels during April and May. Since May, sample analyses have predominantly shown no detections of radionuclides associated with the Japanese nuclear incident. EPA continues to work with federal partners to monitor the situation in Japan and stands prepared to accelerate radiation sampling and analysis if the need arises. Data will continue to be available on EPA's public website.
EPA's nationwide radiation monitoring system, RadNet, detects radiation in two ways: air monitoring and sample analysis.
Air Monitoring: More than 100 air monitors measure radiation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This system allows our scientists to keep very close watch over radiation levels at all times. This system lets us identify normal background radiation levels in an area. The air monitoring system alerts us if radiation levels increase outside of this normal range, allowing us to take action if necessary.
http://www.epa.gov/japan2011/
In response to the Japanese nuclear incident, EPA accelerated and increased sampling frequency and analysis to confirm that there were no harmful levels of radiation reaching the U.S. from Japan and to inform the public about any level of radiation detected. After a thorough data review showing declining radiation levels, on May 3, 2011, EPA returned to the routine RadNet sampling and analysis process for precipitation, drinking water and milk. As always, our 24/7 air monitoring stations continue to measure radiation levels, alerting scientists to even slight changes.
It is important to note that all of the radiation levels detected by RadNet monitors and sampling have been very low, well below any level of public health concern. Across the RadNet system, we saw decreasing radiation levels during April and May. Since May, sample analyses have predominantly shown no detections of radionuclides associated with the Japanese nuclear incident. EPA continues to work with federal partners to monitor the situation in Japan and stands prepared to accelerate radiation sampling and analysis if the need arises. Data will continue to be available on EPA's public website.
EPA's nationwide radiation monitoring system, RadNet, detects radiation in two ways: air monitoring and sample analysis.
Air Monitoring: More than 100 air monitors measure radiation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This system allows our scientists to keep very close watch over radiation levels at all times. This system lets us identify normal background radiation levels in an area. The air monitoring system alerts us if radiation levels increase outside of this normal range, allowing us to take action if necessary.
http://www.epa.gov/japan2011/
RobertEarl makes shit up about Fukushima. That's why he was blocked from the Environment and Energy group; the anti-nuclear hosts suspected he was a plant, trying to make the anti-nuclear case look bad by talking complete rubbish.
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But you think your swallows were affected by the radiation from Fukushima?
beam me up scottie
Apr 2015
#4
"The evidence from the OP report is evidence that radiation is killing birds"
beam me up scottie
Apr 2015
#12
Do you have a citation from a birding or ornithological organization for this claim?
LeftyMom
Apr 2015
#9
Here's how I view things. There are issues that are extremely important to the American people.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#56
That's for sure. For some it appears to be that if someone on the internet has an
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#57
"The US got a nasty dose of radioactive materials after Fukushima blew sky-high."
zappaman
Apr 2015
#35
Could you write an OP on this subject yourself? I'd be very happy to go read it
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#96
EPA: "no harmful levels of radiation reaching the U.S. from Japan "
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2015
#102
That's one source, and you were doing fine until your last paragraph. I eg, have read other
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#104
You should not think "everyone says RobertEarl is wrong, therefore he is more credible"
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2015
#105
'People who talk about people' and all that. That is the opinion of a very small and rapidly
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#111
I don't have anything of substance to add. And I'm not into bashing Democrats so I
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#117
"The US got a nasty dose of radioactive materials after Fukushima blew sky-high."
NickB79
Apr 2015
#88
The swallow may fly south with the sun or the house martin or the plover may seek warmer climes ...
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2015
#101
Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being repressed!!
beam me up scottie
Apr 2015
#123
You keep using that word, "science". It doesn't mean what you think it does.
cleanhippie
Apr 2015
#172
And your response of more irrrlevant stats and personal attacks butress my point.
cleanhippie
Apr 2015
#184
I hope for that also. The fact is, they don't seem to able to control it, and that should
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#119
"found that the numbers continue to decline over time - even as the radiation threat drops."
Bonobo
Apr 2015
#30
I've already gone through about 30 lbs of nyger seed and 5 gallons of hummingbird juice.
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2015
#38
You mean the negative entropy radiation affects avians too and not just echinoderms?
hobbit709
Apr 2015
#41
Do you know anything about the topic of the OP you could contribute? Some of us come to
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#118
Seriously: Secret Service didn't like African Americans in 1963. Ask Agent Abraham Bolden.
Octafish
Apr 2015
#71
Seriously, why don't you write your own OPs on the topics you seem to want people
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#113
A majority of DUers agree with Octafish. It must be hard being in the minority
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#81
Good because I'm following that story closely. Seems there's way more to it and I hear
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#93
Why don't you write some OPs of your own? Are you worried that people might not agree with
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#106
You are doing a great job cheerleading the totally liberal and expert on all things science, Dr Oz
Major Nikon
Apr 2015
#107
I will support anyone who represents 90% of the American people's right to Labels
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#116
It went great, better than I expected, thousands of views, way more Recs than subjects like that
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#136
He is liberal on many issues that concern Democrats. Which is why the First lady
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#142
Nothing to say? Lol, I didn't think so. Just do us a favor and post some OPs of your own.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#145
I know that, thank you. No point in asking you to give us something of substance
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#147
I'm well aware of my opportunities and I take advantage of them when I want
Major Nikon
Apr 2015
#151
"Most of us know how to disagree without personally attacking other DUers."
beam me up scottie
Apr 2015
#126
You misunderstood on purpose then. The facts are there are more to reality than we know.
Octafish
Apr 2015
#153
That would be awesome, and I know for sure a majority of DUers would join them.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#80