Japan’s nuclear waste will spill from new plant’s chimney
Justin Norrie; 26/4/08
As Chernobyl marks the 22nd anniversary of its nuclear disaster, Japanese fear they are building their own. Between the Pacific Ocean coastline and the rich farmland of Rokkasho, in northern Japan, stands a vast and controversial monument to man’s triumph over nature. The 12.7 trillion yen Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant, which can recycle up to 800 tonnes of nuclear waste a year for reuse, will launch the pacifist nation into a new era of nuclear power when it commences operations in July.
Tags: Environment, Japan, Nuclear