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9 utilities spent 2.4 trillion yen to sell public on nuke power via The Asahi Shimbun

Nine of Japan’s electric utilities spent a combined 2.4 trillion yen ($27.6 billion) to sponsor TV programs and run ads in print media over four decades to promote nuclear power and underscore the safety of their plants, The Asahi Shimbun … Continue reading

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Utilities gave nuclear plant hosts billions via The Japan Times

Electric utilities, their subsidiaries and related organizations provided at least ¥28.7 billion to local governments, mostly as donations, during the five years through March 31, local government sources and data obtained by Kyodo News revealed. The electric power companies incorporated … Continue reading

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