Fukushima: Lessons learned from a devastating “near-miss”

Before the Fukushima disaster unfolded in 2011, Japanese government and energy company officials were aware of warning signs risks a potential crisis at reactor site. They failed to use safety mechanisms or update regulations over time address vulnerabilities power plants. Because interest groups had led public believe plants completely safe, run with little accountability. Following this disaster, Japan established new nuclear regulatory commission authority implemented mechanisms. These efforts have been limited, however, shifted issue from regulation implementation. The enormous cost meeting protocols has created barriers for restarting under updated regulations, but demands country will remain. tension between managing operational needs test private sectors’ ability sufficiently revamp industry prevent crises years come.