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Decommissioning Fukushima: Ballooning Costs

Decommissioning TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is a huge, and complex, project. The plant's operator and the Japanese government have estimated it will take 40 years to complete. Getting the job done requires manpower, technology…and a lot of money. Costs are escalating, and questions remain about how they'll be covered. In this program, we take a close look at the ballooning expenses, and think about who should shoulder the burden.

English
  • Originally Aired February 26, 2017
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created March 2, 2017 by
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