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".
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 backs nuclear power in climate plan criticized as insufficient
The government is targeting emissions cuts of 60% by fiscal 2035, but environmental groups and businesses have called for more ambition.
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 coming from nuclear, according to the government's latest Basic Energy Plan.
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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Intl Atomic Energy Agency visits Japan for sample collecting
As part of additional measures under the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency, officials from the agency and ...
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 ...
IAEA to more frequently monitor treated, diluted water from Fukushima plant
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says the body plans to more frequently monitor the treated and diluted ...
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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The revival of Japan’s biggest nuclear plant faces its last hurdle
After more than a decade of inactivity, Japan’s biggest nuclear power plant is ready to restart — but it faces an indefinite wait.
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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% ...