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Frontline S30E6 — Nuclear Aftershocks
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Frontline•Season 30•Episode 6

Nuclear Aftershocks

8.0/10 · 35 votesJan 17, 2012

Ranked #7 of 21 in Season 30•+0.4 vs season avg

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It’s been almost a year since a devastating earthquake and tsunami crippled Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, leaving the country’s once popular energy program in shambles. In response, Germany decided to abandon nuclear energy entirely. Should the U.S. follow suit? FRONTLINE correspondent Miles O’Brien examines

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Episode Summary

"Nuclear Aftershocks" is episode 6 of Frontline season 30. It scored 8.0/10 from 35 votes, ranking #7 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on January 17, 2012.

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