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Japan plans to restart its largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15 years after Fukushima, citing safety upgrades and energy needs despite public skepticism.
Japan plans to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, 15 years after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
The facility, in Fukui Prefecture, underwent major safety upgrades and passed stringent regulatory reviews.
The restart aims to bolster energy security and support climate goals amid global energy volatility.
While officials highlight enhanced earthquake and tsunami defenses, public skepticism persists due to lingering trauma from the 2011 incident.
The move reflects Japan’s ongoing effort to balance nuclear power’s role in its energy mix with safety concerns and public trust.
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Japón planea reiniciar su mayor planta nuclear, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15 años después de Fukushima, citando mejoras de seguridad y necesidades energéticas a pesar del escepticismo público.