Ex-PM Kan recognized for efforts to phase-out nuclear power in Japan

Ex-PM Kan recognized for efforts to phase-out nuclear power in Japan

Former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) poses with an award certificate in Frankfurt on April 30, 2016, given to him for his work promoting the phase-out of nuclear energy generation in Japan following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. Former German Environment Minister Juergen Trittin praised Kan as a "fighter" for his antinuclear work and advocacy for renewable energy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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