Fukushima nuclear workers reaching exposure limit, efforts to control Daiichi plant could be jeapordized

[Emily]

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120824_29.html

Fukushima nuclear workers reaching exposure limit

Controlling the crippled nuclear plant in Fukushima is an ongoing challenge in Japan. But many workers crucial to the effort are reaching the limit for radiation exposure.
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University of Tokyo Professor Kazumitsu Nawata warns of the consequences of losing nuclear plant workers with necessary expertise. He says young workers must be trained due to the need for massive manpower to fully bring the Daiichi plant under control.

Aug. 24, 2012 - Updated 09:27 UTC (18:27 JST)