An opinion poll conducted by the Alpha Research agency in the wake of the March 11th 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan showed that public support for the project has shrunk to 51%, down from 75% in 2007.
Istraživanje javnog mnjenja, koje sprovela agencija Alfa Risrč, u svetlu zemljotresa jačine 9,0 stepeni i cunamija 11. marta u Japanu, pokazalo je da se podrška javnosti projektu smanjila na 51 odsto, u odnosu na 75 odsto koliko je iznosila 2007. godine.