Despite opposition, Japan pushes ahead for a nuclear-powered future

Despite opposition, Japan pushes ahead for a nuclear-powered future

The Straits Times - Asia·2019-11-29 20:09

TOKYO - In what is uncanny timing, Japan's nuclear watchdog gave its nod for the restart of a tsunami-damaged nuclear reactor on Tuesday (Nov 26), hours after Pope Francis left the country.

The regulatory approval of the No. 2 reactor at Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture is controversial, given the stigma of nuclear energy.

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