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Songda storms into southern Japan
Environment

Songda storms into southern Japan

The first major storm in the season came to southern Japan. Although it has weakened, Songda storm has still caused significant damage to the country struggling with nat…

December 16, 2018
Explosion at Japanese nuclear power plant
Environment

Explosion at Japanese nuclear power plant

An explosion occurred at Japan's Fukushima I nuclear power plant complex, however the level of radiation did not increase as no one was injured.

December 16, 2018
Japan has underestimated the risk of tsunamis
Environment

Japan has underestimated the risk of tsunamis

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded that Japan has overlooked the risk of tsunami in the design and operation of the Fukushima I. nuclear power p…

December 16, 2018
Japan: Fukushima I's No. 1 reactor core has melted
Environment

Japan: Fukushima I's No. 1 reactor core has melted

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), the coordinator of the Fukushima I power plant, yesterday admitted for the first time that nuclear fuel has completely melted in on…

December 16, 2018
Japan announces secret radioactive data
Environment

Japan announces secret radioactive data

Japan admits to hiding part of the information about the spread of radioactivity at the Fukushima I nuclear power plant because of fears that it will cause panic among t…

December 16, 2018