Japan: Typhoon and earthquake strike Fukushima

Grist: Two and a half years ago, the Fukushima Daiichi power facility was knocked out by a tsunami and earthquake. Myriad troubles ensued. Then this week it was hit by a typhoon, flooding, and another earthquake. Can`t a nuclear plant catch a break? On Monday, Typhoon Man-yi smacked into Japan, causing flooding in some parts of the country, and new troubles at Fukushima. From Agence France-Presse: The operator of the leaking Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it dumped more than 1,000 tons......

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