Topic: Radioactive Water

The California water crisis is attributed to industrial mismanagement rather than purely natural climate change. Jim Lee correlates the locations of fracking wells with US Drought Monitor data, noting the high water consumption of hydraulic fracturing. He also mentions the issue of "dirty socks," or radioactive waste generated by the fracking process, and criticizes the lack of accountability for agricultural and industrial water use.

James Corbett addresses the polarization of Fukushima coverage, contrasting "fear porn" with official claims that everything is fine. He highlights a new Japanese state secrets bill that critics fear is designed to suppress information regarding the nuclear disaster. Recent reports indicate that containment vessels on-site have leaked radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.