Japan restarted the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. TEPCO confirmed Unit 6 began operations on Wednesday, despite widespread safety concerns. Local opinion remains divided, with around 60% of residents opposing the restart. The plant’s restart follows upgrades including a 15-metre tsunami wall, elevated emergency power […]
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Japan nuclear official loses phone with sensitive data in China
A Japan nuclear official employee lost a work-issued smartphone, possibly in China, containing a confidential list of contacts, officials and local media reported on Thursday. The device, primarily used for calls and texts during emergencies, did not contain nuclear data, the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) said. Read More: Japan deploys ‘missile defence’ on northern island: official The […]
Japan greenlights restart, 15 years after Fukushima
NIIGATA, JAPAN: Japan has taken the final step to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster, following a vote of confidence in Niigata Governor Hideyo Hanazumi. The move allows Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) to resume operations at the plant, marking a major milestone in Japan’s gradual […]