Japan’s Nuclear Safety Record Criticised by Regulator

Griffith Asia Institute
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Japan’s nuclear watchdog has refused to give the go-ahead to commission an experimental fast-breeder reactor due to safety concerns. The Monju reactor in the Fukui prefecture has been closed for almost two decades after a leak and a fire in 1995. The head of the Nuclear Regulation Authority has blasted Monju’s operator for its lack […]

Japan can’t afford to leave nuclear power switched off

Griffith Asia Institute
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“Recent data shows Japan posted a record high trade deficit of Â¥6.93tn (A$73.16bn) in 2012. Japan is struggling with rising imports as it tries to replace the energy lost when it shut down of most of its nuclear reactors following the March 11, 2011 Fukushima disaster.”   Dr Vlado Vivoda discusses the political and economic […]