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Steve Terada Research Profile

Olympic Dam Mine: Interdisciplinary Environmental Health Case Study - An Exploration of Radiation Governance Needs, Challenges and Opportunities

This case study report was developed in the class “Advanced Social Medicine'' in the Nagasaki University|Fukushima Medical University Joint Graduate School, Division of Disaster and Radiation Medic

The Radiological Protection System - Steve Terada

Steve Terada
Masters Student, Nagasaki University
Department of Disaster Radiation Medical Sciences
Joint Graduate Course with Fukushima Medical University

Conflictual Collaboration: Citizen Science and the Governance of Radioactive Contamination after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

In the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, citizen scientists collectively tracked and monitored residual radioactivity in Japan, legitimizing alternative views to an official assessm

Radioactive Performances: Teaching about Radiation after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and its release of radioac- tive contamination, the Japanese state put into motion risk communica- tion strategies to explain the danger of radiation e

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Newark Leads the Way in Planning for Climate Change

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What vulnerabilities affect the community?

This artifact contains information regarding the change in attitude towards environmental damage after hurricane Sandy. Newark is very vulnerable to flooding do to storms, and this was emphasized within the artifact.

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Hurricane Irene 8 Dead 2 Million Without Power

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How are hazards / risks distributed among different groups?

The distribution of risk and damage for hurricane Irene was spread throughout the east coast of the US starting at Florida and working its way up to New York. Based on this, many people of all races and social classes were affected by the hurricane

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Division of Criminal Justice - Environmental Crimes Bureau Continues Crackdown on Illegal Activity

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What kinds of information relevant to a community's vulnerability or resilience are unavailable or inaccessible?

Attorney General Rabner states that illegal dumping poses a serious threat to the public health of anyone in New Jersey. He does not state which groups are more vulnerable than others, and I believe that this information is hidden.

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Newark Leads the Way in Planning for Climate Change

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What are the sources of resilience (capital, networks, local knowledge, etc.) ?

In this artifact, there is evidence showing resilience in Newark, New Jersey. After hurricane Sandy, Newark is now planning more for climate change and future threats to public safety and the environment

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New Jersey Performing Arts Provide Relief For Hurricane Victims

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What vulnerabilities affect the community?

NJPAC and the performing arts school are providing relief to communities vulnerable and affected by the hurricane. These people include the homeless, people that lost their homes to damage, and people that lived near the shore.