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A Small But Important Milestone in the Fukushima Cleanup

A Small But Important Milestone in the Fukushima Cleanup

By Clint Richards
Plus Sendai disaster plans and Fukushima reconstruction progress. Weekly Japan nuclear energy links.
The Future of Japanese Energy

The Future of Japanese Energy

By Clint Richards
Tokyo hopes to make cheaper LNG and renewables the basis of its energy supply.

Three Approaches to Japan’s Energy Problem

Three Approaches to Japan’s Energy Problem

By Clint Richards
New technologies are available, but have yet to gain popular acceptance.

Interview: Japan’s Post-Nuclear Future

Interview: Japan’s Post-Nuclear Future

By Clint Richards
The Wall Street Journal’s Mari Iwata speaks about the future of Japan’s energy industry.

Japan to Begin Decommissioning Old Reactors

Japan to Begin Decommissioning Old Reactors

By Clint Richards
The government looks to save money while restarting new reactors. Weekend nuclear industry links.
Waste Storage, Reactor Dismantlement Show Positive Signs For Fukushima

Waste Storage, Reactor Dismantlement Show Positive Signs For Fukushima

By Clint Richards
With new storage facilities, cleanup and dismantlement may become a quicker process.

Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants

Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants

By Clint Richards
A legal restart is complicated by the government’s own guidelines, popular sentiment and poor cleanup.
Fukushima Facing a Long Road to Recovery

Fukushima Facing a Long Road to Recovery

By Clint Richards
As residents move back and food exports resume, the long-term stigma will be difficult to overcome.

As Radioactive Water Accumulates, TEPCO Eyes Pacific Ocean As Dumping Ground

As Radioactive Water Accumulates, TEPCO Eyes Pacific Ocean As Dumping Ground

By Nick Cunningham
TEPCO is running out of space to store contaminated water.

Why Japan Will Drive Global LNG Growth

Why Japan Will Drive Global LNG Growth

By Clint Richards
There is little reason to expect Japan’s reactors will offset its voracious new appetite for LNG.

TEPCO Faces Renewed Pressure Over Responsibility and Cleanup

TEPCO Faces Renewed Pressure Over Responsibility and Cleanup

By Clint Richards
The utility finds itself again facing legal indictments and safety accusations.
Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts

Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts

By Clint Richards
Fukushima’s long-term problems will make public acceptance of a general nuclear restart difficult.

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