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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Brazil re-examines nuclear plant safety

Brazil re-examines nuclear plant safety
Rio De Janeiro (UPI) Apr 5, 2011 - Brazil says it is tightening safety procedures at its two nuclear power plants even though it is not prone to earthquakes or tsunamis like those that hit Japan. The country does experience frequent rains and landslides that could jeopardize evacuation plans from around the plants in the event of a radiation leak, Inter Press Service reported Wednesday. The government re-examined ... more

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