Rebuilding Japan http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134454848&ft=1&f=134454848 A magnitude 9.0 quake rocked Japan, triggered a tsunami and set off a race to cool overheating nuclear reactors. Thousands are feared dead. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:40:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Rebuilding Japan http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134454848&ft=1&f=134454848 yes Depression And Anxiety Could Be Fukushima's Lasting Legacy Kenichi Togawa was working at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan the day the earthquake and tsunami struck. His family is still living in temporary housing. For many people, the stress and isolation brought on by the disaster could pose more persistent hazards than the radiation. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/03/11/173828458/depression-and-anxiety-could-be-fukushimas-lasting-legacy?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/03/11/173828458/depression-and-anxiety-could-be-fukushimas-lasting-legacy?ft=1&f=134454848 Kenichi Togawa was working at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan the day the earthquake and tsunami struck. His family is still living in temporary housing. For many people, the stress and isolation brought on by the disaster could pose more persistent hazards than the radiation. 469 no Kenichi Togawa was working at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan the day the earthquake and tsunami struck. His family is still living in temporary housing. For many people, the stress and isolation brought on by the disaster could pose more persistent hazards than the radiation.

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]]> Rethinking, Not Just Rebuilding, Japan's Northeast The northeast coast of Japan has an older population, fewer jobs and more tsunamis than the rest of the country. The regional economy had been declining long before last year's disaster. Many people say in order to survive, the region needs to remake itself. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/12/148462747/to-save-japans-northeast-a-radical-rethink-required?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/12/148462747/to-save-japans-northeast-a-radical-rethink-required?ft=1&f=134454848 The northeast coast of Japan has an older population, fewer jobs and more tsunamis than the rest of the country. The regional economy had been declining long before last year's disaster. Many people say in order to survive, the region needs to remake itself. 263 no The northeast coast of Japan has an older population, fewer jobs and more tsunamis than the rest of the country. The regional economy had been declining long before last year's disaster. Many people say in order to survive, the region needs to remake itself.

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]]> Nuclear Woes Push Japan Into A New Energy Future All of Japan's nuclear power plants will be offline by April and might never restart. That's forcing the country to increase its reliance on coal, oil and natural gas. This could cost the country an extra $100 million per day and significantly increase carbon dioxide emissions. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/11/148136383/nuclear-woes-push-japan-into-a-new-energy-future?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/11/148136383/nuclear-woes-push-japan-into-a-new-energy-future?ft=1&f=134454848 All of Japan's nuclear power plants will be offline by April and might never restart. That's forcing the country to increase its reliance on coal, oil and natural gas. This could cost the country an extra $100 million per day and significantly increase carbon dioxide emissions. 294 no All of Japan's nuclear power plants will be offline by April and might never restart. That's forcing the country to increase its reliance on coal, oil and natural gas. This could cost the country an extra $100 million per day and significantly increase carbon dioxide emissions.

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]]> Crippled Japanese Reactors Face Decades Of Work Though the immediate nuclear crisis in Japan has passed, the process of securing and stabilizing the radioactive materials from the melted-down reactors will be a long, expensive slog. Recovery workers will also need to decontaminate the area surrounding the plant. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148298076/crippled-japanese-reactors-face-decades-of-work?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148298076/crippled-japanese-reactors-face-decades-of-work?ft=1&f=134454848 Though the immediate nuclear crisis in Japan has passed, the process of securing and stabilizing the radioactive materials from the melted-down reactors will be a long, expensive slog. Recovery workers will also need to decontaminate the area surrounding the plant. 238 no Though the immediate nuclear crisis in Japan has passed, the process of securing and stabilizing the radioactive materials from the melted-down reactors will be a long, expensive slog. Recovery workers will also need to decontaminate the area surrounding the plant.

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]]> For Kids In Japan, Adjusting To A Changed World A year after the earthquake and tsunami that killed almost 20,000 people in northeast Japan, schoolchildren are moving on, but have not forgotten. The students and their teachers talk about the effect the quake and its aftermath has had on them. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148304286/for-kids-in-japan-adjusting-to-a-changed-world?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148304286/for-kids-in-japan-adjusting-to-a-changed-world?ft=1&f=134454848 A year after the earthquake and tsunami that killed almost 20,000 people in northeast Japan, schoolchildren are moving on, but have not forgotten. The students and their teachers talk about the effect the quake and its aftermath has had on them. 297 no A year after the earthquake and tsunami that killed almost 20,000 people in northeast Japan, schoolchildren are moving on, but have not forgotten. The students and their teachers talk about the effect the quake and its aftermath has had on them.

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]]> Trauma, Not Radiation, Is Key Concern In Japan Experts say health effects from the radiation released by last year's nuclear disaster will be minimal. But the lasting psychological trauma from the tsunami, including the loss of life and livelihoods, will be an ongoing struggle. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148227596/trauma-not-radiation-is-key-concern-in-japan?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148227596/trauma-not-radiation-is-key-concern-in-japan?ft=1&f=134454848 Experts say health effects from the radiation released by last year's nuclear disaster will be minimal. But the lasting psychological trauma from the tsunami, including the loss of life and livelihoods, will be an ongoing struggle. 212 no Experts say health effects from the radiation released by last year's nuclear disaster will be minimal. But the lasting psychological trauma from the tsunami, including the loss of life and livelihoods, will be an ongoing struggle.

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]]> A Year On, Japan Is Still Looking For The Road Ahead A new independent report on the Fukushima nuclear accident found that a far worse meltdown — one that could have forced the evacuation of Tokyo's 30 million people — was narrowly avoided. It also suggests that Japan also suffered a failure of government regulation, supervision and response. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148231452/a-year-on-japan-is-still-looking-for-the-road-ahead?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148231452/a-year-on-japan-is-still-looking-for-the-road-ahead?ft=1&f=134454848 A new independent report on the Fukushima nuclear accident found that a far worse meltdown — one that could have forced the evacuation of Tokyo's 30 million people — was narrowly avoided. It also suggests that Japan also suffered a failure of government regulation, supervision and response. 280 no A new independent report on the Fukushima nuclear accident found that a far worse meltdown — one that could have forced the evacuation of Tokyo's 30 million people — was narrowly avoided. It also suggests that Japan also suffered a failure of government regulation, supervision and response.

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]]> One Year Later: Japan's Wreckage And Recovery Interactive photos show continuity and change in Japan since the tsunami struck one year ago. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2012/03/07/148170201/before-and-after-japans-wreckage-and-recovery?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2012/03/07/148170201/before-and-after-japans-wreckage-and-recovery?ft=1&f=134454848 Interactive photos show continuity and change in Japan since the tsunami struck one year ago. no Interactive photos show continuity and change in Japan since the tsunami struck one year ago.

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]]> With Radiation, Doubt Grows In Fukushima Farms Radiation still leaks from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in northeast Japan after last year's meltdowns. The continuing threats from the disaster go beyond contamination: For farmers, uncertainty can also be toxic. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/08/148183579/with-radiation-doubt-grows-in-fukushima-farms?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/08/148183579/with-radiation-doubt-grows-in-fukushima-farms?ft=1&f=134454848 Radiation still leaks from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in northeast Japan after last year's meltdowns. The continuing threats from the disaster go beyond contamination: For farmers, uncertainty can also be toxic. 267 no Radiation still leaks from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in northeast Japan after last year's meltdowns. The continuing threats from the disaster go beyond contamination: For farmers, uncertainty can also be toxic.

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]]> One Year Later, 'Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown' A small group of engineers, soldiers and firemen risked their own lives to help prevent a complete meltdown after the quake and tsunami hit. Investigative reporter Dan Edge chronicles the aftermath of the disaster in a new <em>Frontline</em> documentary. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/28/147559456/one-year-later-inside-japans-nuclear-meltdown?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/28/147559456/one-year-later-inside-japans-nuclear-meltdown?ft=1&f=134454848 A small group of engineers, soldiers and firemen risked their own lives to help prevent a complete meltdown after the quake and tsunami hit. Investigative reporter Dan Edge chronicles the aftermath of the disaster in a new <em>Frontline</em> documentary. 2743 no A small group of engineers, soldiers and firemen risked their own lives to help prevent a complete meltdown after the quake and tsunami hit. Investigative reporter Dan Edge chronicles the aftermath of the disaster in a new Frontline documentary.

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]]> Japanese Officials Declare 'Cold Shutdown' Of Crippled Reactors If correct, it's an important milestone in the long effort toward recovery from the nuclear disaster triggered by a March 11 earthquake and tsunami. But skeptics fear the government's claim is premature. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/16/143821857/japanese-officials-declare-cold-shutdown-of-crippled-reactors?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/16/143821857/japanese-officials-declare-cold-shutdown-of-crippled-reactors?ft=1&f=134454848 If correct, it's an important milestone in the long effort toward recovery from the nuclear disaster triggered by a March 11 earthquake and tsunami. But skeptics fear the government's claim is premature. no If correct, it's an important milestone in the long effort toward recovery from the nuclear disaster triggered by a March 11 earthquake and tsunami. But skeptics fear the government's claim is premature.

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]]> Areas Of Northern Japan May Be Off-Limits For Years Six months after the accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Japanese government has declared eight areas near the reactors as potential no-go zones for the next two decades. Many residents remain homeless. Beyond the hot zone, many people have decided to stay, but are worried about elevated radiation levels. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/13/140411068/in-northern-japan-residents-face-a-new-reality?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/13/140411068/in-northern-japan-residents-face-a-new-reality?ft=1&f=134454848 Six months after the accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Japanese government has declared eight areas near the reactors as potential no-go zones for the next two decades. Many residents remain homeless. Beyond the hot zone, many people have decided to stay, but are worried about elevated radiation levels. 439 no Six months after the accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Japanese government has declared eight areas near the reactors as potential no-go zones for the next two decades. Many residents remain homeless. Beyond the hot zone, many people have decided to stay, but are worried about elevated radiation levels.

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]]> Japanese Seniors: Send Us To Damaged Nuclear Plant Since Japan's nuclear accident in March, about 500 Japanese seniors have signed up to work at the dangerous plant. They say it's better that they risk their lives than the younger workers at a job that has been called courageous — and suicidal. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/12/140402430/japanese-seniors-send-us-to-damaged-nuclear-plant?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/12/140402430/japanese-seniors-send-us-to-damaged-nuclear-plant?ft=1&f=134454848 Since Japan's nuclear accident in March, about 500 Japanese seniors have signed up to work at the dangerous plant. They say it's better that they risk their lives than the younger workers at a job that has been called courageous — and suicidal. 237 no Since Japan's nuclear accident in March, about 500 Japanese seniors have signed up to work at the dangerous plant. They say it's better that they risk their lives than the younger workers at a job that has been called courageous — and suicidal.

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]]> After Nuclear Mishap, Japan Debates Energy Future The Japanese public is demanding that the country move away from nuclear power and toward renewable sources of energy. But it's a tall task for a country with few resources. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/06/140219721/after-nuclear-mishap-japan-debates-energy-future?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/06/140219721/after-nuclear-mishap-japan-debates-energy-future?ft=1&f=134454848 The Japanese public is demanding that the country move away from nuclear power and toward renewable sources of energy. But it's a tall task for a country with few resources. 291 no The Japanese public is demanding that the country move away from nuclear power and toward renewable sources of energy. But it's a tall task for a country with few resources.

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]]> In Japan, Next Prime Minister Faces Many Skeptics Japan looks set to get a new prime minister as early as Tuesday. But in a country that has been plagued by years of economic stagnation and a major disaster this spring, few are expecting a quick turnaround in the country's fortunes. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/29/140039369/in-japan-next-prime-minister-faces-many-skeptics?ft=1&f=134454848 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/29/140039369/in-japan-next-prime-minister-faces-many-skeptics?ft=1&f=134454848 Japan looks set to get a new prime minister as early as Tuesday. But in a country that has been plagued by years of economic stagnation and a major disaster this spring, few are expecting a quick turnaround in the country's fortunes. 263 no Japan looks set to get a new prime minister as early as Tuesday. But in a country that has been plagued by years of economic stagnation and a major disaster this spring, few are expecting a quick turnaround in the country's fortunes.

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