Background - February 19, 2012
When the Great East Japan earthquake and the tsunami hit Japan's east coast on March 11, 2011, the country was left not only with the grief of a distressing loss of lives and shocking damage to homes and property but also a disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Our thoughts are with the people of the Japan as they face the threat of a nuclear disaster, following an already devastating earthquake and tsunami. Greenpeace will continue to monitor and provide independent assessment of the situation at Japan's nuclear plants, as this is where we can best help by providing expertise. Our heartfelt condolences to all affected by this tragic chain of events.
