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The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster was a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan, following a devastating earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011 which claimed nearly 19,000 lives. It is the largest nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in 1986 and only the second disaster to measure Level 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale.
- More than an hour after the initial warning was sent, Ontario Power Generation then sent a message saying it had been issued in error
Producers from the region affected by the 2011 nuclear disaster want to serve their rice, fruits, beef and vegetables at the Olympic Village but the organising committee has yet to make a decision.
Producers from the region affected by the 2011 nuclear disaster want to serve their rice, fruits, beef and vegetables at the Olympic Village but the organising committee has yet to make a decision.
Millions of tourists visit areas around the world linked to death, disaster and atrocity every year. A professor of tourism explains our need to explore the darkest moments in history.
Millions of tourists visit areas around the world linked to death, disaster and atrocity every year. A professor of tourism explains our need to explore the darkest moments in history.
The three former executives had faced up to five years in prison if convicted of professional negligence resulting in death and injury.
The three former executives had faced up to five years in prison if convicted of professional negligence resulting in death and injury.
The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have to dump radioactive water from the site into the nearby Pacific Ocean, according to Japanese Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada.
The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have to dump radioactive water from the site into the nearby Pacific Ocean, according to Japanese Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada.
His comments are likely to prove controversial in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which supports a return to nuclear power under new safety rules.
His comments are likely to prove controversial in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which supports a return to nuclear power under new safety rules.
South Korean officials have summoned a Japanese diplomat to express concern about a planned release of treated radioactive water into the ocean, and have doubled the number of food samples from Japan being tested for radiation.
South Korean officials have summoned a Japanese diplomat to express concern about a planned release of treated radioactive water into the ocean, and have doubled the number of food samples from Japan being tested for radiation.
Loyal followers fear boy band might be exposed to radiation from wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. ‘Did the [band’s] agency get blinded by money?’ one commented online.
Loyal followers fear boy band might be exposed to radiation from wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. ‘Did the [band’s] agency get blinded by money?’ one commented online.
Safety concerns have shaped Singapore’s attitude towards using nuclear power in its energy mix. But new developments are sparking a rethink, so what remains is for proponents to overcome public distrust.
Safety concerns have shaped Singapore’s attitude towards using nuclear power in its energy mix. But new developments are sparking a rethink, so what remains is for proponents to overcome public distrust.
Experts say there is a 70 per cent chance of a magnitude-7 quake hitting Tokyo before 2050. It is no longer a question of if – but when – the big one will come.
Experts say there is a 70 per cent chance of a magnitude-7 quake hitting Tokyo before 2050. It is no longer a question of if – but when – the big one will come.
Possible emergencies listed in new guidelines include an aircraft being deliberately flown into a reactor building.
Possible emergencies listed in new guidelines include an aircraft being deliberately flown into a reactor building.
Activists are far from convinced working at the site is safe for anyone and they fear foreign workers will feel “pressured” to ignore the risks if their jobs are at risk.
Activists are far from convinced working at the site is safe for anyone and they fear foreign workers will feel “pressured” to ignore the risks if their jobs are at risk.
Xi is expected to travel to Osaka for a G20 summit, though Beijing has yet to officially confirm the trip. A visit would allow Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to meet with the Chinese president for the first time since November.
Xi is expected to travel to Osaka for a G20 summit, though Beijing has yet to officially confirm the trip. A visit would allow Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to meet with the Chinese president for the first time since November.
It is the first time the power company that owns the plant has pulled out fuel from inside a highly contaminated building containing the melted-down reactor
It is the first time the power company that owns the plant has pulled out fuel from inside a highly contaminated building containing the melted-down reactor
His visit comes after Japan’s Olympics minister stepped down last week over remarks he made deemed offensive to people affected by the disaster that occurred in 2011.
His visit comes after Japan’s Olympics minister stepped down last week over remarks he made deemed offensive to people affected by the disaster that occurred in 2011.
Japanese foreign minister summoned Seoul’s ambassador to Tokyo to express disappointment but even in Japan, there is widespread mistrust of government’s assessment.
Japanese foreign minister summoned Seoul’s ambassador to Tokyo to express disappointment but even in Japan, there is widespread mistrust of government’s assessment.