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Has nuclear power entered a new era of acceptance amid global warming?
1 month ago

Has nuclear power entered a new era of acceptance amid global warming?

LA Times  

When Heather Hoff took a job at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, she was skeptical of nuclear energy — so much so that she resolved to report anything questionable to the anti-nuclear group Mothers for Peace. “I think we are the generation that’s ready to make this change, and accept facts over feelings, and ready to transition to a cleaner, …

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Japanese regulators disqualify a reactor under post-Fukushima safety standards for the first time
1 month, 1 week ago

Japanese regulators disqualify a reactor under post-Fukushima safety standards for the first time

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region for a restart, the first rejection under safety standards that were reinforced after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. 2 reactor is “unfit” as its operator failed to address safety risks stemming from possible active faults underneath it. 2, operated by the Japan Atomic Power Co., …

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Tiny grain of nuclear fuel pulled by robot from ruined Japanese nuclear reactor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tiny grain of nuclear fuel pulled by robot from ruined Japanese nuclear reactor

The Independent  

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Robot successfully retrieves first radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima reactor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Robot successfully retrieves first radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima reactor

The Independent  

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TEPCO ex-chair at time of Fukushima nuclear disaster dies at 84 while on trial over responsibility
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TEPCO ex-chair at time of Fukushima nuclear disaster dies at 84 while on trial over responsibility

The Independent  

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Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

The Independent  

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Donald Trump Takes A Skeptical View Of Nuclear Energy On Joe Rogan’s Podcast
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Takes A Skeptical View Of Nuclear Energy On Joe Rogan’s Podcast

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump took a skeptical stance on nuclear energy in his recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, warning that the source of electricity Republican voters favor and GOP lawmakers vowed to support carries “dangers” and costs too much. Trump said he wanted to avoid telling a story “too long for the show” because Rogan’s widely …

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Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum
2 months ago

Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum

The Diplomat  

Since the 1990s, Kazakhstan’s government made several attempts to introduce nuclear power to its energy mix, but each effort failed, primarily because of robust public opposition. Whether and how Kazakhstan builds a nuclear power plant will impact the country’s future beyond the narrow issue of nuclear energy. Yet, due to the long period required to construct a nuclear power plant, …

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IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A team of scientists from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in Fukushima on Monday as part of an annual monitoring and sampling mission to ensure safety of the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, officials said. Japan began discharging the wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in August 2023. China protested and blocked …

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Can nuclear power help mitigate the climate crises?
3 months ago

Can nuclear power help mitigate the climate crises?

Hindustan Times  

Nuclear power has always been viewed with suspicion owing to the devastating military usages it has had. The Fukushima nuclear accident of 2011 further pushed global narratives against the usage and accumulation of nuclear power, even if it is for civilian purposes. The capacity of nuclear energy to ensure our energy independence and to guarantee the production of low carbon …

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China, Japan reach deal on discharge monitoring
3 months ago

China, Japan reach deal on discharge monitoring

China Daily  

Tanks containing water from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are seen at the power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, March 8, 2023. China and Japan have reached an agreement to establish an effective long-term international monitoring arrangement on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water, paving the way for the gradual resumption of the seafood trade. …

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China, Japan reach deal on discharge monitoring
3 months ago

China, Japan reach deal on discharge monitoring

China Daily  

By Zhou Jin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-21 07:20 Tanks containing water from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are seen at the power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, March 8, 2023. China and Japan have reached an agreement to establish an effective long-term international monitoring arrangement on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water, paving …

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Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban
3 months ago

Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan and China announced Friday that they have reached a deal resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean and Beijing’s subsequent ban on Japanese seafood. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that the two sides have reached “a certain level of mutual understanding” …

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A glitch halts again Telesco the robot’s attempt to get a sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor
3 months ago

A glitch halts again Telesco the robot’s attempt to get a sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Video feed issues halted on Tuesday the mission of a robot trying to retrieve the first sample of melted fuel debris from inside one of the damaged reactors at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the managing company said. An estimated 880 tons of fatally radioactive molten fuel remains in them, and the Tokyo Electric Power Holdings …

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Japan to start reusing soil from Fukushima despite public concerns over radioactivity
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan to start reusing soil from Fukushima despite public concerns over radioactivity

The Independent  

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Fukushima begins robotic removal of radioactive debris sample 13 years after nuclear disaster
3 months, 1 week ago

Fukushima begins robotic removal of radioactive debris sample 13 years after nuclear disaster

The Independent  

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Robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant, could take a century
3 months, 1 week ago

Robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant, could take a century

The Hindu  

A long robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week, high-stakes mission to retrieve for the first time a tiny amount of melted fuel debris from the bottom. The robot's trip into the Unit 2 reactor is a crucial initial step for what comes next — a daunting, decades-long process to decommission …

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A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
3 months, 1 week ago

A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A long robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week, high-stakes mission to retrieve for the first time a tiny amount of melted fuel debris from the bottom. The robot’s trip into the Unit 2 reactor is a crucial initial step for what comes next — a daunting, decades-long process …

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A robot has begun a 2-week mission to retrieve melted fuel from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
3 months, 1 week ago

A robot has begun a 2-week mission to retrieve melted fuel from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant

Associated Press  

TOKYO — An extendable robot began on Tuesday a two-week mission to retrieve the first sample of melted fuel debris from inside one of three damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Highly radioactive fuel and other materials in the reactors melted when a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 damaged the plant’s cooling systems. The plant’s operator, …

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Tokyo service commemorates 700 Chinese murdered following 1923 Kanto quake
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tokyo service commemorates 700 Chinese murdered following 1923 Kanto quake

China Daily  

At a memorial service in Tokyo on Sept 1, people observe a moment of silence for the Chinese victims who were killed in the aftermath of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan. "We solemnly urge Japan to adhere to the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, honor its commitments to acknowledge, face, and reflect on …

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Japanese citizens call for halt to discharge of nuclear water
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japanese citizens call for halt to discharge of nuclear water

China Daily  

People gather in Tokyo on Saturday, calling for an end to the release of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. JIANG XUEQING/CHINA DAILY A year after Japan began releasing nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, many Japanese citizens are still urgently calling for an immediate halt …

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China urges independent, effective, long-term intl supervision over Fukushima wastewater discharge
4 months ago

China urges independent, effective, long-term intl supervision over Fukushima wastewater discharge

China Daily  

A view of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Namie town, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, Aug 25, 2023. BEIJING - A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to cooperate fully in creating an independent, effective and long-term international monitoring scheme with substantive participation of its neighbors and other stakeholders over the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled …

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TEPCO halts attempt to remove fuel debris at Fukushima nuclear plant
4 months ago

TEPCO halts attempt to remove fuel debris at Fukushima nuclear plant

China Daily  

Tanks containing water from the disabled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant are seen at the power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, March 8, 2023. TOKYO - Tokyo Electric Power Company on Thursday decided to halt preparatory work for the test retrieval of nuclear fuel debris from one of the crippled reactors at the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. …

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Japan urged to never wage war again
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan urged to never wage war again

China Daily  

Members of the Japan Self Defense Forces wearing protection gears take part in a civil protection exercise in Tokyo on January 15, 2024. Japan's opposition party and civic group leaders urged the Japanese government to seriously reflect on the past, seek peaceful diplomacy centering on civil exchanges, and never go to war again at a memorial in Tokyo on Thursday. …

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