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Link 1: http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Safety-and-Security/Safety-of-Plants/Fukushima-Accident/
Who- There is no single author of this article. It seems to be a page documenting the events of the disaster
What- This article is very important to my case because it has loads of information on the process of meltdown and who did what when they did it. It is pretty much a credible wikipedia page of information.
When- The article came out sometime soon after the disaster and was last updated in October 2015. This mean that the information is up to date.
Where-This is from the World Nuclear Association, a supporter of nuclear power.
Link 2: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/mar/22/japan-nuclear-power-plant-checks-missed
Who- This article is written by Justin McCurry who is a seasoned contributor of the Guardian. He has been working for them since 1999.
What- This article goes in depth about how TEPCO avoided safety checks on the nuclear plant and haw it made the disaster much worse than it could have been.
When- The article was published in March 2011, shortly after the meltdown. This means that some of the information might not be complete and could be missing some information found later.
Where- This source comes from the online news website, "The Guardian".
Link 3: http://fukushimaupdate.com/fukushima-myth-declassified-fuel-releases-video/
Who- Ian Goddard created this video. There is no information about the guy but the videos do cite multiple sources.
What- This sources reveals the amount of radioactive materials were released into the atmosphere after the meltdown. It also explains the damages these materials can cause to the people around the plant.
When- The source was released in January of 2016 which means that it is pretty up to date on its information. This means that the information is probably complete since it was created almost 5 years after the meltdown.
Where- The website this was published on is Fukushimaupdate.com which might not be unbiased but does give links to other credible websites so overall it is somewhat credible.
Link 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMpCfqqxu5I
Who- This video has no single author but was produced by RT.com and presented by a man named Thom. Thom is a New York Times Best Seller and receiver of many awards.
What- This video describes how the design of the reactor was severely flawed and the effect that it had on the environment around it.
When- The video was published in July of 2012 which was a year after the meltdown. So most of the information is complete.
Where- The video was published on RT.com which is a English speaking Russian television network. The network was the 178th network in Great Britain in 2013.
Link 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkXr-9kXojU
Who- This video was created by MissingSky101 who has over 4,000 youtube subscribers.
What- The video shows a compilation of different articles relating to the preventative measures by TEPCO to contain the radioactive material.
When- The video was created in April 2015.
Where- The video was posted on Youtube.com but has many links to different sources referenced in the video. The website itself is not very credible but the user's account seems to be.
Link 6: http://hir.harvard.edu/fukushimas-lessons-for-boston-debating-the-future-of-nuclear-energy/
Who- This article was published by Wilder Wohn who has been a contributor for the Harvard International Review since 2013
What- This article shows the affect that the disaster had on other power plants on the other side of the world and how nuclear policy has changed because of the meltdown. It also mentions the dangers of a meltdown so close to a major city.
When- The article was published in April 2014 which makes it three years older than the Fukushima meltdown. This gives a good view of the effects of the meltdown on nuclear power policy.
Where- This article was published on the Harvard International Review which is a very well known business review journal. Therefore it is probably credible.
Link 7: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/332/6032/908
Who- This article was published by Dennis Normile who is a common contributor to Science Magazine.
What- This article focuses on the long-term effects of radiation from the meltdown and how the people of Japan are now in the middle of the debate on its validity.
When- The article was published in May of 2011 which was 2 months after the meltdown. This means that the information on the debate.
Where- The article was posted on Science Magazine which is a well known and respected science journal.
Link 8: http://search.alexanderstreet.com.ezproxy1.library.arizona.edu/view/work/2106718
Who- This video was produced by Annabel Gilings through BBC. Annabel is a well respected BBC producer and has been working for them for more than 10 years.
What- This video relates the nuclear power debate with the Fukushima meltdown and how some people are calling for a end to nuclear power.
When- This video was published in 2011 just after the meltdown and shows the people of Japan in its aftermath.
Where- The video was published through BBC which is a very respected and credible website/company.
Link 9: http://sabio.library.arizona.edu/search~S9?/Xfukushima&searchscope=9&SORT=D/Xfukushima&searchscope=9&SORT=D&SUBKEY=fukushima/1%2C339%2C339%2CE/frameset&FF=Xfukushima&searchscope=9&SORT=D&50%2C50%2C
Who- This was written by the National Research Council for the US which is a pretty big and respected organization. They have access to many sources of information.
What- This report explains how the disaster helped the United States Nuclear power programs improve on their safety and on their motivation to improve outdated technology.
When- The report was published in 2014 which was three years after the meltdown, plenty of time to gather information.
Where- The report was published by the NRC but was made available through the University of Arizona library. This means that it is probably very credible.
Link 10: http://www.uaz.eblib.com.ezproxy1.library.arizona.edu/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1643660
Who- The book was published by Way Kuo. There isn't much information on him so he may or may not be credible.
What- This book explains how the Fukushima disaster caused large growth in the area of renewable energy. It also explains how the nuclear power programs are on the decline.
When- This book was published in February of 2014 which is plenty of time to observe a trend.
Where- The book is available through the University of Arizona Library which shows that it is probably credible.
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