A new plan envisions nuclear power making up 20% of Japan’s energy mix by 2040. But hurdles to reactor restarts and rising electricity demand cast a shadow on such ambitions. Read more
Seagrass and seaweed beds are capturing global attention as they absorb carbon dioxide. Read more
Only the operator of the tsunami-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is liable to pay compensation to 92 plaintiffs evacuated following the 2011 accident. Read more
The long-delayed restart of the reactor, which was shut down in January 2012, boosts the number of Japan’s operational reactors to 14. Read more
Whether you’re a long-term resident of Japan or flying in for a holiday, the message is clear: Futaba welcomes you. Read more
The analysis could shed light on radioactivity levels and the chemical structure of the fuel debris. Read more
In a hundred-day expedition, scientists aboard the Chikyu aim to piece together the earthquake’s story and assess the potential for another temblor to be triggered. Read more
Tepco believes that diligent monitoring by it and the IAEA over the past year supports the conclusion that water discharges from the Fukushima No. 1 plant are safe. Read more
The briefing was conducted on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual general conference in Vienna. Read more
The move is a key step in the decommissioning of nuclear reactors crippled by a triple meltdown in the wake of the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Read more
