Japan Restarts the World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant After 14 Years, Stirring Hope, Fear, and Deep Debate

Japan Restarts the World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant After 14 Years, Stirring Hope, Fear, and Deep Debate

Japan is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant today, marking a historic and emotionally charged moment nearly fourteen years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster reshaped the nation’s energy policy and public trust. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, located in Niigata province along the Sea of Japan, will begin operations after receiving its […]

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Niigata Governor Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Signaling Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Shift

Niigata Governor Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Signaling Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Shift

In a major step toward revitalizing Japan’s nuclear energy sector, Niigata Prefecture Governor Hideyo Hanazumi has approved the partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest. This move clears the final major regulatory obstacle for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) to bring one or two of the facility’s biggest reactors back online. […]

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