The Fukushima nuclear power plant, north of Tokyo. Most Japanese people now seem to support more nuclear reactors to generate energy, 11 years after the infamous nuclear disaster following an earthquake. But safety is a huge concern. File photo: via AP
Facing energy crisis, Japanese public backs resumption of more nuclear reactors – as long as they are safe
- While the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster is still in people’s minds, most accept that a lot more energy will be needed when the weather cools
- ‘Resource-scarce’ Japan is seeing rising energy costs but nuclear power critics worry about active fault lines, volcanoes and evacuation procedures
