Sir, The frequent dermatophyte infections of swimmer’s feet are most likely related to increased exposure to dermatophytes and maceration of skin (1). Fungal particles are shed from infected tissues and found on the floors of shared bathing facilities (2–5). Two studies have revealed a higher level of contamination in men’s dressing rooms than in women’s (2, 4), and a higher rate of tinea pedis...

The Great East Japan (Tohoku) Earthquake and consequent tsunami of March 11, 2011, caused immense damage and loss of life in Japan. It is estimated that over 15,000 people died and in excess of 2,500 persons are still unaccounted for (1, 2). The tsunami that struck the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) led to breakdown of the reactor cooling systems, resulting in overheating of fuel ...

The Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami of March 2011 severely damaged three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, leading to a major release of radiation into the environment. Groundwater flow through these crippled reactors continues to be one of the main causes of contamination and associated transport of radionuclides into the Pacific Ocean. In this context, a number ...

Nuclear hazards, linked to both U.S. weapons programs and civilian nuclear power, pose substantial environment justice issues. Nuclear power plant (NPP) reactors produce low-level ionizing radiation, high level nuclear waste, and are subject to catastrophic contamination events. Justice concerns include plant locations and the large potentially exposed populations, as well as issues in siting, ...