Japan nuclear watchdog tightens safety rules

Japan nuclear watchdog tightens safety rules
Tokyo (AFP) April 9, 2011 - Japan ordered all its nuclear power operators to secure more emergency generators Saturday, after an earthquake temporarily reduced one facility to relying on just a single electricity source. The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency told all power companies that run nuclear plants to ensure they had at least two emergency diesel generators for each reactor, whether or not it is operating. ... more

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