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Fukushima nuclear plant decommissioning draws attention of local businesses

Business Mar 3, 2021

Fukushima nuclear plant decommissioning draws attention of local businesses

More than 100 local companies have registered for business meetings in the six months since the launch of a support center tasked with helping match firms and contractors.

Tepco finishes nuclear fuel removal from Fukushima reactor pool

National Feb 28, 2021

Tepco finishes nuclear fuel removal from Fukushima reactor pool

It is the first time that fuel removal has been completed for any of the three reactors that suffered meltdowns in the March 2011 accident at the plant in Fukushima Prefecture.

Radiation criteria sow confusion for evacuees

National | Regional Voices: Fukushima Feb 26, 2021

Radiation criteria sow confusion for evacuees

The government has given two conflicting figures for radiation exposure levels — 20 millisieverts a year and 1 millisievert a year — triggering concern.

Tepco admits not repairing Fukushima No. 1 seismometers that broke last year

National Feb 23, 2021

Tepco admits not repairing Fukushima No. 1 seismometers that broke last year

The devices, which measure earthquakes, were installed at the nuclear plant last March at the NRA's request, but broke in July and October the same year.

Water levels at Fukushima reactor containers falling after quake

National Feb 20, 2021

Water levels at Fukushima reactor containers falling after quake

Existing damage to piping and other parts of the containment vessels may have expanded as a result of the earthquake.

Fukushima College robot wins top prize for nuclear decommissioning

National / Science & Health Jan 25, 2021

Fukushima College robot wins top prize for nuclear decommissioning

Students in 14 teams from colleges across the country were tasked this year with developing robots to remove fuel debris, organizers said.

Wisdom often fails the test of time

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Jan 23, 2021

Wisdom often fails the test of time

by Michael Hoffman

One generation’s knowledge is the next generation’s folly.

Fukushima residents demand stricter decontamination to enable safe return

National | Regional Voices: Fukushima Jan 22, 2021

Fukushima residents demand stricter decontamination to enable safe return

Remaining restrictions blocking people from living in the town of Tomioka are due to be lifted in 2023.

High court denies government responsibility for Fukushima nuclear crisis

National / Crime & Legal Jan 21, 2021

High court denies government responsibility for Fukushima nuclear crisis

Presiding Judge Akira Adachi said it is difficult to ascertain that the state's measures against tsunamis were problematic.

How to decarbonize Japan

Commentary / Japan Jan 20, 2021

How to decarbonize Japan

by Daniel P. Aldrich and Phillip Y. Lipscy

Climate change is a marathon, not a sprint: Japan will make greater progress if these issues are not politicized and all major parties agree on emissions reduction as a common goal.

Japan's carbon neutrality dilemma: More nuclear power or more renewables?

National Jan 4, 2021

Japan's carbon neutrality dilemma: More nuclear power or more renewables?

by Eric Johnston

Suga's declaration the nation would achieve net zero by 2050 has touched off a debate over the best way to provide a safe, stable, secure and green energy.

Japan lays out plan to steer economy away from carbon by 2050

Business Dec 25, 2020

Japan lays out plan to steer economy away from carbon by 2050

by Ryusei Takahashi

The home of the world's third-largest economy is also the world’s fifth largest emitter of carbon dioxide.

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