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military conflicts Dec 22, 2025, 10:04 AM
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear power plant amid safety concerns - The governor of Niigata finally gave approval for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which had been inactive since 2012.
- TEPCO, the company that operates the plant, faces public mistrust and has committed to ensuring safety measures and responses.
- The restart is seen as a critical step for Japan to enhance its energy security and pivot away from reliance on imported fossil fuels.
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business Nov 21, 2025, 1:00 AM
Japan embraces nuclear power as Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant restarts operations - Niigata Governor Hideyo Hanazumi approved the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant's No. 6 reactor.
- This approval clears one of the final hurdles for its operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, aiming to bring it back online.
- The decision signifies Japan's renewed commitment to nuclear power as it seeks to lower reliance on fossil fuels post-Fukushima.
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