Fukushima Disaster Was Man-Made, Investigation Finds - Businessweek
Fukushima Disaster Was Man-Made, Investigation Finds
The
Fukushima nuclear disaster was the result of “man-made” failures before
and after last year’s earthquake, according to a report from an
independent parliamentary investigation.
“Across the board, the
Commission found ignorance and arrogance unforgivable for anyone or any
organization that deals with nuclear power,” the report said.
The
breakdowns involved regulators working with the plant operator Tokyo
Electric Power Co. to avoid implementing safety measures as well as a
government lacking commitment to protect the public, the Fukushima
Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission said in the
report.
The March
11 accident, which set off a wave
of reactor safety investigations around the world, “cannot be regarded
as a natural disaster” It “could and should have been foreseen and
prevented."
The Fukushima event was a mess, and there's plenty of blame to go around.
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