Japan on Saturday marked the 12th anniversary of the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster with a minute of silence, as concerns grew ahead of the planned release of the treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant and the government's return to nuclear energy.
The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that ravaged large parts of Japan's northeastern coast on March 11, 2011, left more than 22,000 people dead, including about 3,700 whose subsequent deaths were linked to the disaster.Some residents in the tsunami-hit northern prefectures of Iwate and Miyagi walked down to the coast to pray for their loved ones and the 2,519 whose remains were never found.
In Tokyo, dozens of people gathered at an anniversary event in a downtown park, and anti-nuclear activists staged a rally. At a ceremony, Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori said decontamination and reconstruction had made progress, but "we still face many difficult problems." He said many people were still leaving and the prefecture was burdened with the plant cleanup and rumors about the effects of the upcoming release of the treated water.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Video: Fukushima water storage tanks concern fishermanRows of water storage tanks surround the reactors at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, waiting to release their contents into the sea possibly as early as this spring, much to the ire of fishermen who worry it could affect the reputation of their industry.
Lire la suite »
China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima waterChina on Friday condemned a Japanese plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, demanding that Tokyo first receive the approval of neighboring countries.
Lire la suite »
China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima waterBEIJING (AP) — China on Friday condemned a Japanese plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea,…
Lire la suite »
North Stars to honour Team McCarville prior to Saturday's matineeRead the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Lire la suite »
Reds will be looking to shutdown Crew king Zelarayan in home opener on SaturdayIn order to get a victory in their home opener, the Reds have to be able to do control Armenian sensation Lucas Zelarayán.
Lire la suite »
Reds hope to freeze out the Crew in home opener on Saturday nightConditions at BMO Field for Saturday night’s Toronto FC home opener will likely be cold and breezy and miserable.
Lire la suite »