The earthquake and subsequent tsunami which struck the Fukushima Nuclear Power plant in North Eastern Japan caused massive damage. More than 1000 people were killed and a major relief effort was needed to help the victims. A state of emergency was declared and a 20 Km evacuation zone is in force.
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Before this, a concensus of opinion seemed to have developed regarding nuclear power throughout the world and it seemed to be the way forward. The Fukushima incident demonstrates the massive risks involved but do we have a choice?
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