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As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm via Reuters

Aaron Sheldrick TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) – The head of a major inquiry into Japan’s nuclear disaster and a former senior Cabinet adviser have sounded alarm over plans this week to restart a 44-year old reactor, saying the industry and … Continue reading

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Questions emerge over need for Japanese nuclear reprocessing plant via NHK World-Japan

On May 13, Japanese nuclear regulators announced that the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant had met new safety regulations, taking a crucial step toward becoming operational. The government has long touted the facility as crucial to the country’s nuclear energy policy, but … Continue reading

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