Workers move waste containing radiated soil, leaves and debris from the decontamination operation at a storage site in Naraha town. Photo: Reuters
Workers move waste containing radiated soil, leaves and debris from the decontamination operation at a storage site in Naraha town. Photo: Reuters

Japan needs thousands of foreign workers to decommission Fukushima plant, prompting backlash from anti-nuke campaigners and rights activists

  • Activists are not convinced working at the site is safe for anyone and they fear foreign workers will feel ‘pressured’ to ignore risks if jobs are at risk
  • Towns and villages around the plant are still out of bounds because radiation levels are dangerously high

Workers move waste containing radiated soil, leaves and debris from the decontamination operation at a storage site in Naraha town. Photo: Reuters
Workers move waste containing radiated soil, leaves and debris from the decontamination operation at a storage site in Naraha town. Photo: Reuters
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