A complete water ban has been issued for the Interior community of
Likely after a mining accident spilled waste materials into a nearby
lake Monday morning.
The Cariboo Regional District enacted the ban following a breach in the earth-filled dam surrounding Mount Polley Mine’s tailings pond.
Debris
and effluent flowed into Quesnel Lake from the tailings pond, where
waste from the mine’s chemical and mechanical operations was being
stored.
All residents living around the open-pit copper and gold
mine eight kilometres southwest of Likely are being urged to use only
bottled water until further notice.
Authorities had previously
said Likely was not directly affected, because it was unclear how many
people in the town used water from Quesnel Lake.
But
since then, the Cariboo Regional District has decided to start
delivering water to Likely because the main supplier of bottled water in
the area, a small grocery store, could not keep up with the demand.
The
ban now affects people living in Quesnel Lake, Polley Lake, Hazeltine
Creek and Cariboo Creek, as well as the anyone who draws water from the
Quesnel and Cariboo river systems. People on the Quesnel and Williams
Lake city water systems are not affected.
Robin Hood, president of the Likely Chamber of Commerce, called it “big disaster” for his community of 300 people.
Hood
said that while the lake’s level hadn’t risen and the debris hadn’t
moved, there was concern the debris might wash out a nearby bridge.
“We’re
a resource-extraction, tourism-oriented little community — plugging
along really good,” Hood said. “I hope that this breach doesn’t wipe out
the tourist side or the extraction side.”
Residents and visitors are advised not to swim or bathe in the waterways nearby.
Hood said the spill also threatens the area’s salmon-spawning grounds.
The
RCMP, Ministry of Environment, Cariboo Search and Rescue and other
agencies were working to determine the extent and impacts of the breach.
Helicopters were dispatched to survey the damage.
Mount Polley Mine was opened in 1997 and is operated by Imperial Metals Corporation.
The regional district emergency operations centre is providing updates about the breach on its Facebook page at facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations.
A public information line has been set up at 1-250-398-5581.
Slight growth was observed in the intermediate spots of Regions 2080
(S11W64, Dki/beta-gamma-delta), 2087, and 2085. Slight decay was
observed in the trailing spots of Region 2085. Region 2089 appeared to
be in a slow growth phase. The rest of the spotted regions were either
stable or in decay. Multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were
observed off both east and west limbs throughout the period, however
none appeared to have an Earth-directed component. SOHO/LASCO C2
imagery was only available until 12/1548 UTC. Further analysis of
later CMEs will be performed as imagery becomes available.
.Forecast...
Solar activity is likely to be at moderate levels (R1-R2,
Minor-Moderate) with a chance for further X-class flaring (R3-Strong or
greater) for the forecast period (13-15 Jun) due to flare potential from
Regions 2080, 2085, 2087, and 2089.
Energetic Particle
.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at
normal to moderate levels and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux at
geosynchronous orbit was at background levels.
.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected
to be at normal to moderate levels for the forecast period (13-15 Jun).
There is a chance for a greater than 10 MeV proton event (S1-Minor or
greater) for the forecast period as Regions 2080 and 2085 remain in a
well connected location.
The X4.9 Solar Flare was associated with a Type II radio emission with a
velocity of nearly 2000 km/s. This indicates the possibility of a
coronal mass ejection. A 10cm Radio Burst (TenFlare) measuring 3700 sfu
and lasting 85 minutes was also recorded. Despite newly renumbered
region 1990 being close to the limb, it is still possible to be flanked
by a CME from this location if it happens to be large enough. More
updates to follow if a CME is associated. Attached video by SDO.
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission Begin Time: 2014 Feb 25 0045 UTC Estimated Velocity: 1972 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on
the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated
with a flare event.
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission Begin Time: 2014 Feb 25 0045 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major
eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal
mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst Begin Time: 2014 Feb 25 0042 UTC Maximum Time: 2014 Feb 25 0045 UTC End Time: 2014 Feb 25 0107 UTC Duration: 85 minutes Peak Flux: 3700 sfu Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 171 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic
burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or
greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative
of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise
is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive
receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant was hit by the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. Since then, it is estimated that 330 tons of radiation-contaminated water has been leaking into the Pacific Ocean daily. That’s correct, over 300 tons of radiation-contaminated water has been seeping into our oceans every single day for over 2 years. That’s over 250,000 tons of contaminated water that has now entered the Pacific Ocean. The water itself was used to cool the nuclear plant.
I’m no expert on radioactivity, but from what I do know, it spreads quickly and easily. Putting such a large amount of radioactive water into our oceans will surely contaminate the rest of the ocean. I am not one to freak out or look for cause to panic, but it seems that the time to panic may be upon us.
You see, it would be one thing if I were telling you that 330 tons of radiation-contaminated water a day was once upon a time being dumped into the Pacific Ocean. What I am telling you is that this is ongoing — that it is happening right now. And that no one has a solution to stop it. Harvey Wasserman, a journalist and advocate for renewable energy, told RT:
“The Japanese authorities have been covering up the true depth of the disaster because they don’t want to embarrass themselves and the global nuclear industry and they are trying to open up another nuclear plant in Japan. When the Japanese people now find out that the accident is worse than we thought and they have been leaking many tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean for almost two and a half years, this is a catastrophe.
Tokyo Electric has no idea how to control this accident. This is absolutely terrifying after two and a half years. To find out that these reactors have been out of control, now that they can’t control this they don’t know what’s going on. This is not a primitive backward country; this is Japan with advanced technology.
It has very serious implications for nuclear power all over the world…they don’t know what to do. This has never happened before. You have three explosions; you have four nuclear reactors that are severely compromised. No one ever planned for this. This is an apocalyptic event. This is something that could contaminate the entire Pacific Ocean. It is extremely serious.
The reality is that Tokyo Electric does not know what is happening and does not know how to control what is going on. Our entire planet is at risk here. This is two and a half years after these explosions and they are still in the dark. It’s terrifying.”
This should scare you. It sure as hell scares the sh*t out of me. But let me give you some numbers on how exactly it is already affecting the American population. Radiation levels have begun to increase in our food and water supply. Babies are being born with thyroid issues that are directly linked to radiation. The U.S. and Canada are now raising the legally acceptable levels of certain toxic substances that are being imported from Japan.
According to World Truth TV, samples of milk taken across the United States are showing radiation levels 2000 percent higher than EPA maximums.
Natural News explain that, “Cows consume grass and are exposed to the same elements as food crops and water supplies. In other words, when cows’ milk starts testing positive for high levels of radioactive elements, this is indicative of radioactive contamination of the entire food supply.” The FDA has responded by raising the “acceptable levels” of radioactive material in foods.
Here is a list of foods that it is now recommended that you stay clear of:
“1.) SEAFOOD: Question the origin of ALL seafood. Fish and crustaceans from the Pacific Ocean should all be considered to be poisoned with radiation.
2.) WATER: The rainfall and snowfall are all radiated. Do not drink any water that has not been filtered. The tap water that flows from your faucet has NOT been treated to rid it of radioactive particles. A recent report from the NY Times stated, “A rooftop water monitoring program managed by UC Berkeley’s Department of Nuclear Engineering detected substantial spikes in rain-borne iodine-131 during torrential downpours …
3.) DAIRY PRODUCTS: Milk and milk products from the West Coast states currently have the highest levels of radiation in North America.
4.) PRODUCE: Leafy Vegetables, Wines, Tomatoes, Strawberries….all produced from California or any other West Coast State are also likely to be tainted.
5.) MEAT: If an animal eats any leafy vegetable all along the West Coast, that animal has consumed radiation, and is poisoned. This is any animal from cows, pigs, goats, sheep to wild deer and other game.”
Infant mortality has increased by over 35% following the nuclear disaster at Fukushima — according to a court statement by Dr. Sherman with independent scientist Lauren Moret, MA, PhD. A recent study published in The International Journal of Medicine claims that about 20,000 deaths in the United States can be directly linked to the radiation pouring out for the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant.
This past Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered increased efforts to stop the leak. Tepco (Tokyo Electric Power) has admitted that they do not have a handle on things and are in need of dire help. “Rather than relying on (plant operator) Tokyo Electric, the government will take measures. This is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed.”
That’s correct. This is an urgent matter. This was an urgent matter two and a half years ago when the leaking first started. Now…now it’s too late. The world and the entire human race will be greatly affected — and no one is saying anything! This is being kept hush-hush by all parties. Tepco kept things quiet for over two years. Our government hasn’t addressed the topic whatsoever.
But who can blame it? What’s the point of sparking a huge unrest in our country and the rest of the world if there is nothing that can be done about it? How can the government allow the world to boycott Californian produce when our economy is in such a bad state? Obviously, money and keeping face are more important than the lives and wellbeing of millions.
“They can’t face the reality of this situation. When have very serious quantities of radiation going into the Pacific Ocean. There is no medical or epidemiological or scientific basis for estimating how much damage this will cost. We are on entirely new ground here and this cannot go by without a serious impact on the entire human race. This is a terrible tragedy,” says Harvey Wasserman.”
“The problem is that the company does not want to admit how serious this is and the government of Japan doesn’t want to admit how serious this is. And even if the government of Japan steps in, they don’t know what to do. This particular administration in Japan wants to open the other nuclear plants. 50 nuclear plants have been shut in Japan since the accident and they want to reopen them.
This is very political, because if they admit to how bad the things are in Fukushima the public is not going to stand for them re opening other nuclear plants, including some that are owned by Tokyo Electric Power. How do you have a huge utility company on one hand saying that we can’t control all these 300 tons of radioactive liquid going into the Pacific Ocean every day, and on the other hand we want you to let us open these other nuclear reactors? This is a catastrophe for them and that’s why they have been lying about it because they want to open other nuclear plants but they don’t want the public to know how serious the damage is in Fukushima… it will never be cleaned up.
We have materials there that are radioactive, that are harmful, and that are dangerous for hundreds of thousands of years. They can talk about cleaning it up in 40 years but it will never be cleaned up. You will never be able to go back on that site. The radioactivity will be in the waters forever… There are serious health impacts. People will be harmed.
We are seeing 40% rate of thyroid damage among children in the area and this is a huge impact and it will go up, not down. More and more radiation is escaping from the water and tritium into the atmosphere. And radiation to the thyroid is very serious, especially among small children and we are already seeing a 40% rate. People will be suffering for hundreds of years. I interviewed people in central Pennsylvania a year after the accident and discovered tremendous health impacts among the people there. We know that Chernobyl did tremendous damage to people in Belarus and Ukraine and now we are going to see it again in Fukushima.”
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