AP - Radioactive fallout detected in California ("miniscule amounts")

[flamingdem]

Radioactive fallout detected in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The first radioactive fallout from Japan's crippled plant reached Southern California early Friday, but the readings indicate levels far below those that could endanger people.

An ambassador, who has access to United Nations radiation information, cited data from a California-based measuring station used in a nuclear test ban treaty.

He asked The Associated Press for anonymity because the treaty organization does not make its findings public.

[Zoeisright]

1. You know, considering all the lies that have been told so far in this matter,

I don't know that I believe "minuscule" amounts. And those amounts add up over time. Plus some people are more sensitive to radiation than others.

[flamingdem]

2. This fallout will continue to arrive

making this like radiation roulette. Over time chances of exposure go up, it's not just distance.

[Ignis]

13. How can you possibly not trust what you're being told?!?

[CreekDog]

3. South Coast AQMD disputes this...and why no link to the article?

if you're quoting an article by AP isn't it irresponsible to do so without a link?

http://www.aqmd.gov/news1/2011/Radiationmonitoring.htm


AQMD daily radiation monitoring update
for Thursday, March 17, 2011:

No increased risk detected above background levels

Video - Health Expert Discusses Radiation

As of today, radiation levels measured at three regional sites operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have not been higher than typical “background” levels seen before the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In the unlikely event that this changes, these extremely sensitive monitors will detect any change in outdoor radiation levels and it will be reported on this website.

AQMD has operated these radiation monitors in Southern California for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for several years. Radiation levels at these sites and many others around the country are monitored every hour and the information is sent immediately to U.S. EPA.

[flamingdem]

8. Here's a link, there are hundreds if you look

http://www.krqe.com/dpps/health/cancer/source-says-minuscule-fallout-reaches-us-nt11-jgr_3750044

Name calling is a bit much when you can copy paste the first line and find hundreds of references on Google.

[CreekDog]

10. what "name" did i call you?

:eyes:

and no, the link was quite difficult to find among lots of links to Japan and radiation.

but why didn't you post a link in the first place? when you quote stuff aren't you supposed to provide the link/reference?

[flamingdem]

14. I got 1,267 links putting the first line in quotes so it was exact on google

It's not hard and one should avoid calling each other names like irresponsible on the internet. There are other ways to express you opinion or offer advice.

[CreekDog]

15. so you don't know where you got it when you posted it?

with 1267 links you couldn't post one of them with the article? or was it just a mistake on your part?

[flamingdem]

16. Why not express some appreciation

that I found something you seem entirely incapable of finding!

[CreekDog]

21. Jeez, would it kill you to say "oops, sorry!"

:eyes:

[flamingdem]

22. Would it kill you to day Sorry I labeled you as irresponsible

You're the one hammering and being unpleasant.

[CreekDog]

24. you win

feel free to post articles without linking to your source in the future.

[flamingdem]

28. Feel free to go after offenders such as this one:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x682816

You can crack down on all these irresponsible posters for the good of us all at DU

[eowyn_of_rohan]

4. so when will they update the map to show the rest of the states

and when we might be irradiated - miniscule-ly or not.

[Statistical]

6. You have been irradiated your entire life.

[flamingdem]

9. Not with small particles of plutonium nt

[Maru Kitteh]

5. It's probably the end of the world. We should set our hair on fire now.

[alittlelark]

7. I can't light a match, I'm too busy running in circles.

[daleo]

17. Not necessary

But it's a good idea to take serious things seriously.

[closeupready]

20. Why? If we make light of carcinogenic toxins, won't that make us all better?

:sarcasm:

[ReturnoftheDjedi]

18. or you could just act like an ass.

[Junkdrawer]

11. If "miniscule amounts" are detected in California, imagine how much more....

the radioactivity must be in Japan. Remember, this has to be detected over background radiation which is far from zero.

[Gregorian]

12. I wonder if it's much more than we get from coal plant emissions.

Probably not.

This planet is down for repairs.

[Arcana]

19. Know any radiation detection sites other than Radiation Network?

Independent ones that is.

[CabalPowered]

29. Try this one

Same concept, different organization..

http://www.blackcatsystems.com/RadMap/map.html

[shanti]

23. and it's raining today

wind/rain storm, actually.

[Xicano]

25. And the government said the air was safe to breathe at 911 ground zero

How did that assurance work out?

[Angry Dragon]

26. Don't leave the lights on we will just follow the glow

'because the treaty organization does not make its findings public'

Why does everything have to be hidden??
Are they afraid of the people that much??

[spanone]

27. miniscule if you live in new york