Japan Revives Nuclear Power in Post-Fukushima Energy Plan
Japan's new energy plan prioritizes nuclear power, aiming for 20% of energy output by 2040 using approximately 30 reactors, despite the 2011 Fukushima disaster, to address emission targets and energy security, while increasing renewables to 40-50% and decreasing coal usage to 30-40%.
Japan Revives Nuclear Power in Post-Fukushima Energy Plan
Japan's new energy plan prioritizes nuclear power, aiming for 20% of energy output by 2040 using approximately 30 reactors, despite the 2011 Fukushima disaster, to address emission targets and energy security, while increasing renewables to 40-50% and decreasing coal usage to 30-40%.
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China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
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52% Bias Score
Fukushima to Publicly Shame Trash Violators
Starting March 2024, Fukushima City, Japan will publicly name residents and businesses with improperly sorted or oversized trash bags, escalating from prior methods of warning stickers, in response to over 9,000 violations last year and the national goal of enhanced waste management.
Fukushima to Publicly Shame Trash Violators
Starting March 2024, Fukushima City, Japan will publicly name residents and businesses with improperly sorted or oversized trash bags, escalating from prior methods of warning stickers, in response to over 9,000 violations last year and the national goal of enhanced waste management.
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40% Bias Score
Fukushima Robot Retrieves Melted Fuel Sample
A robot successfully retrieves a sample of melted nuclear fuel from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, marking a significant step in the ongoing cleanup effort.
Fukushima Robot Retrieves Melted Fuel Sample
A robot successfully retrieves a sample of melted nuclear fuel from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, marking a significant step in the ongoing cleanup effort.
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Japan to Maximize Nuclear Energy, Despite Fukushima Disaster
Japan's new strategic energy plan aims to increase nuclear power's share to 20% by 2040, reversing the post-Fukushima policy of reducing reliance on nuclear energy, while also increasing renewables to 50% and cutting coal to 30-40%; this has drawn criticism over safety concerns and the risk of anoth...
Japan to Maximize Nuclear Energy, Despite Fukushima Disaster
Japan's new strategic energy plan aims to increase nuclear power's share to 20% by 2040, reversing the post-Fukushima policy of reducing reliance on nuclear energy, while also increasing renewables to 50% and cutting coal to 30-40%; this has drawn criticism over safety concerns and the risk of anoth...
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52% Bias Score
China's Fukushima Seawater Test Finds No Abnormalities
China's independent analysis of seawater samples near Fukushima's treated wastewater discharge outlet revealed no abnormalities in hazardous elements; this data, collected in October 2023 and to be published by the IAEA, is part of a new international monitoring arrangement.
China's Fukushima Seawater Test Finds No Abnormalities
China's independent analysis of seawater samples near Fukushima's treated wastewater discharge outlet revealed no abnormalities in hazardous elements; this data, collected in October 2023 and to be published by the IAEA, is part of a new international monitoring arrangement.
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40% Bias Score
Negative Views of Japan Soar Among Chinese
A 2024 poll reveals that nearly 90% of Chinese hold an unfavorable view of Japan, a 24.8% increase from 2023, primarily due to disputes over the Senkaku Islands, historical issues, and Fukushima water release; only 12.3% view Japan favorably.
Negative Views of Japan Soar Among Chinese
A 2024 poll reveals that nearly 90% of Chinese hold an unfavorable view of Japan, a 24.8% increase from 2023, primarily due to disputes over the Senkaku Islands, historical issues, and Fukushima water release; only 12.3% view Japan favorably.
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44% Bias Score