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Japan’s changing nuclear energy policy

No matter the policy, public trust for nuclear energy is unlikely to be restored

• BY TATSUJIRO SUZUKI , THE DIPLOMAT, Nov 16, 2022

On Aug. 24, at the newly established GX (Green Transformation) Implementation Council chaired by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the Japanese government announced a new nuclear energy policy.

The framework for this new policy consists of three key points: maximize the use of existing nuclear power plants through an accelerated restart and extension of their operation period; develop and build advanced next-generation reactors; and develop conditions suitable for the use of nuclear energy, including back-end support…… (Subscribers only)  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2022/11/16/commentary/japan-commentary/japan-nuclear-power/

November 16, 2022 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized