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August 20, 2013

Japan: Fukushima Tank Leaks 300 Tons of Radioactive Water 
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The operator of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant said today
about 300 tons of water contaminated with high levels of radiation have
leaked from a storage tank into the ground. It is reportedly the worst
leak to date from the tanks. On Monday, Tokyo Electric Power Company
said two workers were found to be contaminated with radioactive
particles, marking the second time in a week radiation has been detected
on workers.

 

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