First modification:
The Supreme Court sentenced the Tokyo Electric Power company to pay compensation to those affected by the nuclear accident that took place in 2011. The decision, the first of its kind, reaches 3,700 people and the equivalent of 12 million dollars. It is expected to cover the first three completed lawsuits of more than 30 against the utility company.
This Friday, March 4, the Supreme Court of Japan ratified the resolution that urges Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay compensation of 1.4 million yen – the equivalent of 12 million dollars – for approximately 3,700 people for damages and damages caused in the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011. It is the first condemnation of this type towards a company in the field.
According to public broadcaster NHK, each plaintiff – who was involved in three class action lawsuits – will receive 380,000 yen ($3,290). These cases are the first to have a verdict. The utility company faces more than 30 complaints.
The conviction became final after the court did not give rise to an appeal filed by Tepco, who was ruled negligent for not taking the necessary preventive measures against a tsunami.
However, the magistrates refrained from issuing a sentence on the role of the Government in the catastrophe due to the lack of foresight and not forcing Tepco to have precautionary guidelines.
The authorities are also included in the lawsuits and a hearing will be held next month to determine their responsibility.
In March 2011, a large tsunami – caused by an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale – off the northeastern Japanese coast hit the Fukushima Daiichi plant, generating the worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl.
Because of this fact, approximately 470,000 people had to evacuate in the first days and, even today, there are tens of thousands who could not return to their homes.
Greenpeace criticizes the Fukushima decommissioning project
The environmental organization accused the decommissioning plan for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of “lack of clarity” and “inconsistency.” The NGO did so after reviewing documents from industry and government agencies.
“Dismantling is not possible in 40 years. The government should clarify how much progress it has made so far,” said Satoshi Sato, a nuclear engineering expert.
The Japanese specialist highlighted the deficiencies detected in the dismantling plan, such as the poor condition of the buildings, “not very credible” objectives for fuel extraction, the high levels of radiation present, the exposure of workers and the amount of radioactive waste. that it generates
Meanwhile, Shaun Burnie – Greenpeace nuclear specialist – stated that “the current roadmap is minimizing the human and environmental impact and the dumping of contaminated water is not the solution”. “Tepco has no intention of dismantling the nuclear power plant in the next 20 or 30 years. It is a fantasy and a much longer process than they explained, ”he asserted.
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First modification:
The Supreme Court sentenced the Tokyo Electric Power company to pay compensation to those affected by the nuclear accident that took place in 2011. The decision, the first of its kind, reaches 3,700 people and the equivalent of 12 million dollars. It is expected to cover the first three completed lawsuits of more than 30 against the utility company.
This Friday, March 4, the Supreme Court of Japan ratified the resolution that urges Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay compensation of 1.4 million yen – the equivalent of 12 million dollars – for approximately 3,700 people for damages and damages caused in the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011. It is the first condemnation of this type towards a company in the field.
According to public broadcaster NHK, each plaintiff – who was involved in three class action lawsuits – will receive 380,000 yen ($3,290). These cases are the first to have a verdict. The utility company faces more than 30 complaints.
The conviction became final after the court did not give rise to an appeal filed by Tepco, who was ruled negligent for not taking the necessary preventive measures against a tsunami.
However, the magistrates refrained from issuing a sentence on the role of the Government in the catastrophe due to the lack of foresight and not forcing Tepco to have precautionary guidelines.
The authorities are also included in the lawsuits and a hearing will be held next month to determine their responsibility.
In March 2011, a large tsunami – caused by an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale – off the northeastern Japanese coast hit the Fukushima Daiichi plant, generating the worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl.
Because of this fact, approximately 470,000 people had to evacuate in the first days and, even today, there are tens of thousands who could not return to their homes.
Greenpeace criticizes the Fukushima decommissioning project
The environmental organization accused the decommissioning plan for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of “lack of clarity” and “inconsistency.” The NGO did so after reviewing documents from industry and government agencies.
“Dismantling is not possible in 40 years. The government should clarify how much progress it has made so far,” said Satoshi Sato, a nuclear engineering expert.
The Japanese specialist highlighted the deficiencies detected in the dismantling plan, such as the poor condition of the buildings, “not very credible” objectives for fuel extraction, the high levels of radiation present, the exposure of workers and the amount of radioactive waste. that it generates
Meanwhile, Shaun Burnie – Greenpeace nuclear specialist – stated that “the current roadmap is minimizing the human and environmental impact and the dumping of contaminated water is not the solution”. “Tepco has no intention of dismantling the nuclear power plant in the next 20 or 30 years. It is a fantasy and a much longer process than they explained, ”he asserted.
With EFE and Reuters
First modification:
The Supreme Court sentenced the Tokyo Electric Power company to pay compensation to those affected by the nuclear accident that took place in 2011. The decision, the first of its kind, reaches 3,700 people and the equivalent of 12 million dollars. It is expected to cover the first three completed lawsuits of more than 30 against the utility company.
This Friday, March 4, the Supreme Court of Japan ratified the resolution that urges Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay compensation of 1.4 million yen – the equivalent of 12 million dollars – for approximately 3,700 people for damages and damages caused in the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011. It is the first condemnation of this type towards a company in the field.
According to public broadcaster NHK, each plaintiff – who was involved in three class action lawsuits – will receive 380,000 yen ($3,290). These cases are the first to have a verdict. The utility company faces more than 30 complaints.
The conviction became final after the court did not give rise to an appeal filed by Tepco, who was ruled negligent for not taking the necessary preventive measures against a tsunami.
However, the magistrates refrained from issuing a sentence on the role of the Government in the catastrophe due to the lack of foresight and not forcing Tepco to have precautionary guidelines.
The authorities are also included in the lawsuits and a hearing will be held next month to determine their responsibility.
In March 2011, a large tsunami – caused by an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale – off the northeastern Japanese coast hit the Fukushima Daiichi plant, generating the worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl.
Because of this fact, approximately 470,000 people had to evacuate in the first days and, even today, there are tens of thousands who could not return to their homes.
Greenpeace criticizes the Fukushima decommissioning project
The environmental organization accused the decommissioning plan for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of “lack of clarity” and “inconsistency.” The NGO did so after reviewing documents from industry and government agencies.
“Dismantling is not possible in 40 years. The government should clarify how much progress it has made so far,” said Satoshi Sato, a nuclear engineering expert.
The Japanese specialist highlighted the deficiencies detected in the dismantling plan, such as the poor condition of the buildings, “not very credible” objectives for fuel extraction, the high levels of radiation present, the exposure of workers and the amount of radioactive waste. that it generates
Meanwhile, Shaun Burnie – Greenpeace nuclear specialist – stated that “the current roadmap is minimizing the human and environmental impact and the dumping of contaminated water is not the solution”. “Tepco has no intention of dismantling the nuclear power plant in the next 20 or 30 years. It is a fantasy and a much longer process than they explained, ”he asserted.
With EFE and Reuters
First modification:
The Supreme Court sentenced the Tokyo Electric Power company to pay compensation to those affected by the nuclear accident that took place in 2011. The decision, the first of its kind, reaches 3,700 people and the equivalent of 12 million dollars. It is expected to cover the first three completed lawsuits of more than 30 against the utility company.
This Friday, March 4, the Supreme Court of Japan ratified the resolution that urges Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay compensation of 1.4 million yen – the equivalent of 12 million dollars – for approximately 3,700 people for damages and damages caused in the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011. It is the first condemnation of this type towards a company in the field.
According to public broadcaster NHK, each plaintiff – who was involved in three class action lawsuits – will receive 380,000 yen ($3,290). These cases are the first to have a verdict. The utility company faces more than 30 complaints.
The conviction became final after the court did not give rise to an appeal filed by Tepco, who was ruled negligent for not taking the necessary preventive measures against a tsunami.
However, the magistrates refrained from issuing a sentence on the role of the Government in the catastrophe due to the lack of foresight and not forcing Tepco to have precautionary guidelines.
The authorities are also included in the lawsuits and a hearing will be held next month to determine their responsibility.
In March 2011, a large tsunami – caused by an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale – off the northeastern Japanese coast hit the Fukushima Daiichi plant, generating the worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl.
Because of this fact, approximately 470,000 people had to evacuate in the first days and, even today, there are tens of thousands who could not return to their homes.
Greenpeace criticizes the Fukushima decommissioning project
The environmental organization accused the decommissioning plan for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of “lack of clarity” and “inconsistency.” The NGO did so after reviewing documents from industry and government agencies.
“Dismantling is not possible in 40 years. The government should clarify how much progress it has made so far,” said Satoshi Sato, a nuclear engineering expert.
The Japanese specialist highlighted the deficiencies detected in the dismantling plan, such as the poor condition of the buildings, “not very credible” objectives for fuel extraction, the high levels of radiation present, the exposure of workers and the amount of radioactive waste. that it generates
Meanwhile, Shaun Burnie – Greenpeace nuclear specialist – stated that “the current roadmap is minimizing the human and environmental impact and the dumping of contaminated water is not the solution”. “Tepco has no intention of dismantling the nuclear power plant in the next 20 or 30 years. It is a fantasy and a much longer process than they explained, ”he asserted.
With EFE and Reuters