Fukushima Summary of Key Points
Fukushima refers to a series of events that occurred following the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. This disaster led to the meltdown of three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in one of the worst nuclear accidents since Chernobyl. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the disaster, the response of the Japanese government and international agencies, the impact on the local population and environment, and the ongoing efforts to decommission the plant and manage the contaminated waste. It delves into the technical failures, human errors, and systemic issues within the nuclear industry that contributed to the catastrophe.