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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster: 10 Years Later

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster: 10 Years Later

FromShort Wave


Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster: 10 Years Later

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2011, villages and towns around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear plant in Japan were evacuated because of a series of meltdowns caused by a tsunami. Ten years later, some of the villages and towns are slowly reopening. Geoff Brumfiel talks with producer Kat Lonsdorf about the Fukushima nuclear accident, its lasting effects on Japan, and the future of nuclear power. You can read and listen to more of Kat's reporting about Fukushima and Japan here.
Released:
Apr 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.