corbett interview 909 global journalist fukushima three years later

via
`GlobalJournalist.org `__:

In March 2011, an earthquake and tsunami devastated the eastern coast of
Japan. Thousands of people were killed, and scores more were displaced
as a result of the natural disaster. The earthquake and resulting
tsunami caused the meltdown of a nuclear power station located in
Fukushima Prefecture. Radioactive material leaked into the Pacific
Ocean, and the area surrounding the plant became irradiated. This led to
the development of an exclusion zone around the plant, and the
evacuation of cities near the stricken nuclear site.

But more than three years after the event, journalists still struggle to
report on what exactly is going on with the region’s recovery and
cleanup efforts. TEPCO, the utility that managed the nuclear reactor,
has been criticized for not being forthcoming with the public, or with
the victims of the tragedy … or, even with the government. Today on
Global Journalist, we take a look at what’s going on in Fukushima, and
look at some of the challenges reporters face in covering stories like
these in Japan.

Our guests:

- `James Corbett, the founder of Fukushima
Update `__
- `Steve Starr, the program director of clinical laboratory science at
the University of Missouri School of Health Professions. He also is a
former board member for Physicians for Social
Responsibility. `__

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