Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

On March 11, 2011, the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant experienced a triple meltdown resulting from a tsunami, constituting the worst nuclear power plant disaster since Chernobyl. Efforts to bring the catastrophe under control are ongoing and piecemeal. This section explores advances and pitfalls as Japanese authorities attempt to deal with this ongoing crisis.

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Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

April 13, 2021 Nuclear issues, Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

Fukushima to release wastewater into the ocean, says Japanese government

Japan’s government says it will release more than 1 million tons of contaminated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant […]

March 12, 2021 Nuclear issues, Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

10 years after Fukushima, the nuclear industry still has trouble gaining the public’s trust

Ten years ago this week, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake in the Pacific sent an eight story wall of water rolling toward the six reactors of the […]

October 20, 2020 Nuclear issues, Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

Tenth reactor to restart in Japan following Fukushima disaster shutdown

A nuclear power plant damaged in the 2011 Japanese tsunami that caused a meltdown at three reactors at Fukushima is slated to come back […]

March 13, 2020 Nuclear issues, Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

Fukushima cleanup struggle focuses on what to do with contaminated water

Nine years after the Fukushima disaster shook the world, one of the biggest impediments to cleaning up the site in Northeastern Japan is […]

November 19, 2019 Nuclear issues, Nuclear Meltdown in Japan, Renewable energy, Solar, Wind

Fukushima joins Chernobyl in renewable revival

Japan’s northeastern prefecture of Fukushima, devastated during the 2011 earthquake and nuclear power plant disaster, is looking to […]

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Oskar Njaa

General Manager for International Affairs
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Oskar is the head of the Russian Department in Oslo, and is responsible for project implementation and coordination of Bellona’s work across borders. Oskar has worked in Bellona since 2016 and has an MA from the University of Oslo in Russian area studies. Before he started in Bellona, he worked with the Norwegian environmental youth organization “Natur og Ungdom” as a coordinator for their Russia project, and has been a trainee with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Moscow. During his studies, Oskar spent longer periods in Russia and he speaks Russian.

Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

Nuclear Meltdown in Japan

Fukushima to release wastewater into the ocean, says Japanese government

10 years after Fukushima, the nuclear industry still has trouble gaining the public’s trust

Tenth reactor to restart in Japan following Fukushima disaster shutdown

Fukushima cleanup struggle focuses on what to do with contaminated water

Fukushima joins Chernobyl in renewable revival

Get in touch with our expert in this field

Oskar Njaa

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