Tepco's Nuclear Restart: First Since Fukushima

Tepco, owner of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, is nearing a restart of one of its reactors, marking the first since the 2011 disaster. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata, Japans largest, could be the first to resume operations, with the governor indicating approval. The restart, initially involving reactors six and seven, is part of Tepcos post-Fukushima recovery plan, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and increase atomic energy use. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.