Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Post Fukushima Japan

One area of Japan is still reeling from the triple disaster of 2011 - Great Tohoku Earthquake, its resulting tsunami, and the ongoing nuclear disaster at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power plant run by TEPCO.  Radiation still leaks from the plant due to the abundant groundwater in the area.  Both the Japanese government and TEPCO appear increasingly unable to deal with such a complex situation at the wrecked power plant.

Neighboring countries grow increasingly concerned over contaminated water making its way into the Pacific Ocean.


Image Credit: ASR

Click to the superb linked article and related slide show at the NY Times.

NY Times - Fukushima Daiichi Cleanup Article