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NUCLEAR ENERGY 2

WORLD / Science & Health
May 27, 2017
Insecure storage of nuclear waste poses threat to U.S., scientists warn
The reluctance of U.S. federal regulators to require operators of nuclear reactors to spend $5 billion to enhance the security of spent fuel rods that are stored underground threatens the country with a potential catastrophe, scientists warned on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2017
Kepco restarts Takahama No. 4 reactor amid anti-nuclear protest
Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama No. 4 reactor was restarted Wednesday just over 14 months after it was forced to shut down, bringing to four the number of reactors currently operating in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 13, 2017
In Fukushima, a land where few return
The evacuation orders for most of the village of Iitate have been lifted. But where are the people?
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2017
Government to release map of potential final nuclear disposal sites this summer
The process of finding hosts around Japan for high-level nuclear waste could face challenges amid public concerns over safety.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2017
NRA commissioner Fuketa nominated to take over at atomic regulator
The government on Tuesday said it has nominated Toyoshi Fuketa, a commissioner of the country's nuclear watchdog, to take the top post at the regulator, in the first change of leadership since it was revamped after the Fukushima disaster.
EDITORIALS
Apr 14, 2017
Toshiba's bid for survival
Unless Toshiba identifies and addresses the root causes of its management woes, its future may not be guaranteed even if it survives the current crisis.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 12, 2017
Why Westinghouse was doomed at its creation
The world has spent nearly 60 years trying to make economic sense of nuclear power, with limited success. It may be time to pull the plug.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2017
Trump officials alarmed China may bid for Toshiba's Westinghouse unit
The Trump administration is so alarmed that Chinese investors may try to purchase Westinghouse Electric Co.'s nuclear business that U.S. officials are trying to find an American or allied buyer for the company instead, two people familiar with the matter said.

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