Japan ends nuclear shutdown sparked by Fukushima crisis

Japan ends nuclear shutdown sparked by Fukushima crisis
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 11, 2015 - Japan on Tuesday restarted its nuclear power programme after a shutdown triggered by the 2011 Fukushima crisis, as the government pushes to return to a cheaper energy source despite widespread public opposition. Utility Kyushu Electric Power turned on a reactor at Sendai, about 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) southwest of Tokyo, at 10:30 am (0130 GMT). The 31-year-old reactor - operating ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Japan_ends_nuclear_shutdown_sparked_by_Fukushima_crisis_999.html

 What is the importance of nuclear power in Japan?
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 11, 2015 - Nuclear power had been an integral source of electricity for Japan until the Fukushima crisis in 2011 led to the government shutting down all reactors. With one of those reactors restarting on Tuesday, here are key questions about Japan's nuclear power industry explained: Question: How important was nuclear power for Japan's electricity mix and how did it make up for the loss? Answer ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/What_is_the_importance_of_nuclear_power_in_Japan_999.html