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Stories by Joel Balsam, Sofia Gay, Aisha Samu and Dominique Daost.

Low-risk levels of plutonium have been found in the soil at the Fukushima power plant in Japan. Experts believe that the source may be from fuel rods or from damage from one of the reactors. Plutonium is a by-product of atomic reactions also used in nuclear bombs.

The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) says that the plutonium is not at the level that’s harmful to human health. Despite this reassurance, Japan’s nuclear safety agency was not optimistic, calling the situation worrisome.

Residents of Quebec will soon be encouraged to turn off their water taps. Quebecers use more water than any other province in Canada.

On Monday, the provincial government announced new rules to control this overconsumption. Towns in the province will have to measure their water consumption and come up with a plan to cut back.

The rules include installing equipment to detect and fix water leaks, using water meters, and submitting a yearly water report.

The Quebec government estimates this will reduce water production by 20 percent. This will save $2 billion over 20 years.

Erica Fisher spoke to both Presidential hopefuls about mobilizing students, university governance and solidarity.

Khalil Haddad is the Presidential candidate for the Action slate.

Lex Gill is the Presidential candidate for the Your Concordia slate.

Click below to hear from both candidates.