Japan mulls reusing Fukushima cleanup soil at PM office grounds

The Japanese government is considering reusing soil, removed from areas around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on the premises of the prime minister's office and other ministries and agencies, a government source said Thursday.The move is aimed at setting a precedent on soil recycling outside Fukushima Prefecture, after demonstration projects planned in some areas in Tokyo and its vicinity hit a snag due to local opposition.The soil that will be taken to the prime minister's office and other offices in Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district is likely to be used for flowerbeds and…READ FULL ARTICLE