Japan, Fukushima and nuclear power

Japan raises nuclear power goal in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors.An energy plan approved by the cabinet on Tuesday called for "maximising the use of nuclear energy" and dropped reference to "reducing reliance on nuclear energy".
Japan plans a massive return to nuclear power in its energy roadmap
COLUMN. The country, whose reactors have been restarting very gradually since 2015 following the Fukushima disaster, intends to return to 20% nuclear production by 2040, and aims to turn more widely to renewables,
IAEA chief in Fukushima as Japan OKs nuclear use
The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog visited Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks its return to nuclear power.
Japan to increase reliance on nuclear energy in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors. An energy plan approved by the cabinet on Tuesday called for "maximising the use of nuclear energy" and dropped reference to "reducing reliance on nuclear energy".
UN watchdog chief visits Fukushima as Japan marks return to nuclear power
The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japan's stricken Fukushima plant after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power.
Court rules against suspension of nuclear units in southwestern Japan
A Japanese court on Friday rejected the request of thousands of residents to suspend operations of two reactors at a nucle ...
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Revival of Japan’s biggest nuclear plant faces last hurdle
Japan has restarted 14 reactors in the last decade to meet growing demand for power in the world’s fourth-biggest economy.
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Director General in Japan Supporting Nuclear Safety and Remediation
The IAEA Director General has been in Japan this week, supporting local efforts to enhance nuclear safety and environmental remediation, as the country prepares to restart its nuclear power plants ...
Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets as it plans to boost nuclear and renewable energy by 2040
Japan’s government adopted new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from 2013 ...
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Japan aims for increased use of nuclear in latest energy plan
Japan is to "make maximum use of nuclear power", with about 20% of the country's total electricity generation in fiscal 2040 ...
China joins water sample analysis at Japan nuclear plant for 1st time
The U.N. nuclear watchdog collected samples of treated radioactive water at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power ...
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Trump just assaulted the independence of the nuclear regulator. What could go wrong?
Trump's incursion will hamper the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's mission of ensuring the safety and security of US nuclear ...
Japan approves new climate, energy and industry policies through 2040
Japan's government approved on Tuesday new targets to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions through 2040, alongside a ...
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Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets, energy plan to boost nuclear and renewables by 2040
Japan's government adopted on Tuesday new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% ...
Japan aims for 73% emissions cut by 2040
Japan is set fresh climate targets pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 ...