Fukushima Cleanup Plan in Question
Fukushima Cleanup Plan in Question (Photo: Emily Taguchi)
The fall-out from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan has been not only the radioactive kind. It's included a warning about the dangers of nuclear energy. Several countries have been reviewing their policies on nuclear power since the March disaster. The World's Marco Werman has had an opportunity to talk with Eisaku Satu, former governor of Fukushima Prefecture.
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