Japan, nuclear power and Basic Energy Plan

Japan raises nuclear power goal in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors.An energy plan approved by the cabinet on Tuesday called for "maximising the use of nuclear energy" and dropped reference to "reducing reliance on nuclear energy".
Japan plans a massive return to nuclear power in its energy roadmap
COLUMN. The country, whose reactors have been restarting very gradually since 2015 following the Fukushima disaster, intends to return to 20% nuclear production by 2040, and aims to turn more widely to renewables,
Japan aims for increased use of nuclear in latest energy plan
Japan is to "make maximum use of nuclear power", with about 20% of the country's total electricity generation in fiscal 2040 coming from nuclear, according to the government's latest Basic Energy Plan.
IAEA chief in Fukushima as Japan OKs nuclear use
The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog visited Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks its return to nuclear power.
Japan backs nuclear power in climate plan criticized as insufficient
The government is targeting emissions cuts of 60% by fiscal 2035, but environmental groups and businesses have called for more ambition.
Japan to increase reliance on nuclear energy in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors. An energy plan approved by the cabinet on Tuesday called for "maximising the use of nuclear energy" and dropped reference to "reducing reliance on nuclear energy".
UN watchdog chief visits Fukushima as Japan marks return to nuclear power
The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japan's stricken Fukushima plant after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power.
Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets as it plans to boost nuclear and renewable energy by 2040
Japan’s government adopted on Tuesday new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% ...
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Revival of Japan’s biggest nuclear plant faces last hurdle
Japan has restarted 14 reactors in the last decade to meet growing demand for power in the world’s fourth-biggest economy.
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Court rules against suspension of nuclear reactors in southwestern Japan
A Japanese court has rejected the request of thousands of residents to suspend operations of two reactors at a nuclear power ...
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Trump just assaulted the independence of the nuclear regulator. What could go wrong?
Trump's incursion will hamper the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's mission of ensuring the safety and security of US nuclear ...
Japan approves new climate, energy and industry policies through 2040
Japan's government approved on Tuesday new targets to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions through 2040, alongside a ...
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The revival of Japan’s biggest nuclear plant faces its last hurdle
After more than a decade of inactivity, Japan’s biggest nuclear power plant is ready to restart — but it faces an indefinite ...
China takes 1st Japanese fish samples in IAEA-led expanded monitoring
China on Thursday collected Japanese fish samples for the first time as part of U.N. nuclear watchdog-led additional ...