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S2015 E82 Lost Rose Garden of Fukushima

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The rose garden of Futaba Town, Fukushima prefecture, was a source of local pride. Foreign visitors praised it, including Britain's Prince William. It was highly regarded by The World Federation of Rose Societies. But the garden also happened to lie near the Fukushima nuclear plant. Four years ago, disaster struck. In the aftermath, with no one to care for them, the roses began to perish. The wonderland became a wasteland.

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2015/07/29 S2015 E81

Lighting the Way

India's economy is soaring, and so its demand for electricity. The aging infrastructure isn't keeping up. This summer's heatwave and the frequent blackouts showed just how fragile the system is. Leaders have come up with a plan they hope will dramatically cut the demand for power. They want to introduce LED bulbs on a massive scale.

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2015/07/31 S2015 E83

A-Bomb Survivors Wait for Care

People who survived the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 face unique challenges as they age. The average age of the survivors, known as Hibakusha, is now over 80. There are special nursing homes for them in the two cities. But the facilities have long waiting lists.

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2015-03-30

哇，窗口太小啦

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