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Wildfire Breaks Out Near UK Nuclear Power Station
WorldBBCNYT3h ago2 sources

Wildfire Breaks Out Near UK Nuclear Power Station

A wildfire has erupted in Suffolk, UK, just a few miles from a nuclear power station, raising concerns. The incident is being reported amidst a 'cruel summer' and discussions around football.

WorldNHK World4mo ago

Maintenance costs for facilities in reconstruction areas are 1.7 times higher than before the earthquake in Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima

In the three prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima, which were affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the maintenance costs for public facilities and infrastructure developed through reconstruction projects and managed by each municipality have increased by an average of 1.7 times compared to before the earthquake, NHK has learned. Experts point out that 'it is important to consider concentrated urban development that responds to population decline at the stage of creating reconstruction plans.'

Greenpeace Warns of Chernobyl Containment Collapse Risk
Worldaktualne-czdelfi-ltdigi24+6il-sole-24-orestraits-timesiefimeridajapan-timesndtvnewsbeast3mo ago9 sources

Greenpeace Warns of Chernobyl Containment Collapse Risk

Greenpeace has issued a warning about the potential catastrophic collapse of the protective containment structure (sarcophagus) at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant. This collapse could lead to a significant release of radioactivity.

WorldNHK World4mo ago

Makino Reconstruction Minister to Advance Identification of Utilization Methods for Decontaminated Soil Reuse

Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on the 11th of this month, Reconstruction Minister Makino stated on NHK's "Sunday Discussion" that he intends to advance the identification of utilization methods for the reuse of soil removed during decontamination and stored in Fukushima Prefecture.