Japan sees some stabilization in nuclear crisis

[Hannah Bell]

(Reuters) - One of six tsunami-crippled nuclear reactors appeared to stabilize on Saturday as Japan raced to restore power to the stricken power plant to cool it and prevent a greater catastrophe.

Engineers reported some rare success after fire trucks sprayed water for about three hours on reactor No.3, widely considered the most dangerous at the ravaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex because of its use of highly toxic plutonium.

"The situation there is stabilizing somewhat," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told a news conference...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/19/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110319

[Syrinx]

1. I hope so

[Lucinda]

2. Good to hear!

ty for the link!

[Cirque du So-What]

3. Good to hear

[Bonobo]

4. Snarky defensive comment denying the possibility of good news in 3...2...1...

[Le Taz Hot]

5. Finally!

Something! The devastation remains ongoing and incomprehensible but it's been forever since there was any good news at all for Japan.

[xchrom]

6. Good. Nt

[xchrom]

7. Good. Nt

[travelingtypist]

8. Good news.

Want to believe it...

[drm604]

9. Good to hear.

Thanks

[somone]

10. Interesting translation: Apology for "causing such great concern and nuisance"

The operator of the 40-year-old plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co, is facing mounting criticism in Japan, including questions over whether it hesitated too long before dousing the reactors with seawater, which permanently damages them. Saturday, its president issued a public apology for "causing such great concern and nuisance."

[City Lights]

11. That is *great* news!

May their success continue!