The 2011 nuclear power accident in Japan

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The accident exposed several design flaws in the plant's safety features and emergency response plans, as well as a failure to consider worst-case scenarios. This led to a re-evaluation of nuclear power safety and regulation worldwide. The accident did not result from global warming, did not increase public confidence in nuclear power safety, and did not have a quick and efficient cleanup response. The accident caused leakage of radioactive material into the ocean, but the current status of leakage is not known. There are concerns about how the accident may lead to increased cancers in the surrounding areas.

The 2011 Nuclear Power Accident in Japan