Japan to Build Frozen Wall to Stop Radioactive Water Leaks

Name: Japan to Build Frozen Wall to Stop Radioactive Water Leaks
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P126S
Description: Japan announced plans to build a frozen wall around the damaged Fukushima power plant in an attempt to stop radioactive leaks, amid news that water used to cool nuclear reactors has been leaking into groundwater. Tom Clarke of Independent Television News reports on the government's efforts to step in and stop the contamination.

Clip: 09/03/2013 | 2m 6s

Japan announced plans to build a frozen wall around the damaged Fukushima power plant in an attempt to stop radioactive leaks, amid news that water used to cool nuclear reactors has been leaking into groundwater. Tom Clarke of Independent Television News reports on the government's efforts to step in and stop the contamination.

Aired: 09/03/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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