Japan tsunami

Trash continues to wash ashore in North America

Oysters, mussels, sponges, worms could pose threat to local species

Some scoffed when Tofino’s mayor first warned of the approaching barrage of Japanese washed-up objects. Not now.

Post earthquake and tsunami, personal items may wash up on Canada’s west coast

The fishing village of Minamisanriku takes small steps toward recovery

When 700 workers were evacuated from a Japanese nuclear power plant, these few stayed behind to battle a meltdown