About Judy Haar

Judy Haar holds a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Chemistry. She has worked in the power industry on nuclear, fossil, cogeneration, geysers and alternative energy plants, traveling extensively. Her projects included failure anaysis, water chemistry, and meeting emission guidelines, to name a few.

Through her chemistry background, she has worked in the field of viruses and medical isotopes.

As an entrepreneur, Judy Haar has also started, developed, and grown a variety of small businesses. She now counsels hundreds of small business startups for SCORE.org and has continued her education in social media marketing.

Judy presents in workshops and seminars, and writes for Suite 101 in addition to freelancing as a writer. She also publishes on Kindle.

West Lake Landfill Fire Close to Nuclear Waste: Radiation Danger?

November 19, 2015 by Judy Haar 5 Comments

West Lake Landfill Fire below the surface is nearing nuclear waste. How could this happen, and what are the dangers associated with burning radiation?

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Steam Plume from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant: What Does It Mean?

January 6, 2014 by Judy Haar 2 Comments

Does the steam plume rising from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant mean there’s another meltdown in progress, or is the reason for the change less ominous?

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Fukushima’s Radioactive Ocean Plume Heading Towards You

November 17, 2013 by Judy Haar 9 Comments

You’ve seen the scary pictures of the Fukushima radiation plume – but is the nuclear material heading towards the United States actually dangerous?

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Fukushima: Radioactive Water Leaking From Containment Tanks

August 25, 2013 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

Fukushima reactor leak site cleanup crews, trying to stop the contaminated water currently flowing into the ocean, are considering a novel solution: Ice.

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U.S. Nuclear Plants Vulnerable to Threats: Fact or Fiction?

August 19, 2013 by Judy Haar 4 Comments

Are nuclear power plants a security threat in today’s high-risk environment? Not as much as the vulnerable nuclear testing facilities at our universities.

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North Korea’s Nuclear Testing: How Big Was The Bomb?

February 27, 2013 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

North Korea’s bombs are becoming more powerful, and its rocket propulsion systems are becoming more sophisticated. Will NK present a danger to the U.S.?

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A Bomb From North Korea – Real or Not?

January 29, 2013 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

Is the ever-present threat of a nuclear strike from North Korea a genuine concern? As N.K. improves missile technology and refines uranium, the level of risk increases.

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