Last week, Japan unveiled its basic policy for pursuing a carbon-neutral society. In it, Tokyo overcame its hesitancy toward rebuilding nuclear power plants or extending the life of existing facilities and pledged to do just that.
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Distrust of nuclear power remains strong after Fukushima disaster
The Mihama nuclear plant, operated by Kansai Electric Power in the Japanese town of Mihama, Fukui prefecture, has been running for more than 40 years. © Kyodo
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