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Fukushima cleanup

March 14, 2023
Fukushima 12 Years After the Nuclear Accident
By Thisanka Siripala
While radiation levels return to normal in towns around the accident epicenter, revitalization is weighed down by accumulating piles of contaminated soil.

January 14, 2023
Japan Eyes Delay of Fukushima Plant Water Release
By Mari Yamaguchi
The plan to released treated radioactive wastewater has been fiercely opposed by local residents and Japan's neighbors, including China and South Korea.

June 15, 2021
Fukushima: Depoliticizing the Release of Treated Water into the Ocean
By AKIYAMA Nobumasa
It’s time to take the politics out of Fukushima.

May 20, 2021
The International Brouhaha Over Fukushima Treated Water
By SUZUKI Kazuto
The criticisms from China and South Korea are missing some crucial points.

April 16, 2021
Japan Faces Growing Pressure to Rethink Releasing Fukushima’s Wastewater into Ocean
By Thisanka Siripala
China and South Korea have reacted strongly to the Japanese government’s decision to release contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor.

March 11, 2021
‘Great Walls’ and Geiger Counters: Life After Japan’s Triple Disaster
By Cristian Martini Grimaldi
Ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the rebuilding process continues for the few who have returned to the region.

March 04, 2021
Fukushima Chief: No Need to Extend Decommissioning Target
By Associated Press
Despite recent setbacks, the head of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says the goal to fully decommission in 30-40 years is on track.

March 13, 2020
Japan’s 3/11 Recovery Stalled by Fukushima Decommissioning Delays
By Thisanka Siripala
Delays in dismantling the disaster-stricken nuclear power complex cast doubt on whether recovery goals will move forward according to schedule.

September 21, 2019
Japan Considering Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean
By Thisanka Siripala
Lawmakers attempt to justify releasing contaminated water stored at Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

March 14, 2019
The Truth About Radiation in Fukushima
By Maxime Polleri
Despite government claims, radiation from the 2011 nuclear disaster is not gone.

August 10, 2015
Japan’s Yucca Mountain: Nuclear Reboot Raises Questions on Waste Storage
By Logan Pettinato
The restart of Sendai 1 is nearly complete, but uncertainty looms over Japan’s disposal strategy for fresh nuclear waste.

November 07, 2014
A Small But Important Milestone in the Fukushima Cleanup
By Clint Richards
Plus Sendai disaster plans and Fukushima reconstruction progress. Weekly Japan nuclear energy links.
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