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Japan eyes nuclear future as it marks 13 years since Fukushima disaster

today11 March, 2024

Background

Services are taking place around Japan as the country marks 13 years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit the country killing 18-thousand people and triggering a triple meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The anniversary comes as Tokyo looks to begin restarting many of its nuclear stations which were idled after the disaster. Chris Gilbert reports.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen