World Dec 25 Japan to maximize nuclear power, bolster renewable energy as electricity demand grows By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Oct 23 IAEA officials say Fukushima’s ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater is going well International Atomic Energy Agency officials in Japan for their first safety and monitoring mission since the release began two months ago say "no issues" were observed. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Aug 05 Watch 6:59 Fears rise over Japan’s upcoming release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater Japan could soon start releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. They’re running out of space to store the radiation-tainted water at the plant, which was damaged by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but… By Rebecca Bundhun
World Jul 09 South Korean opposition party rebukes IAEA chief over Japan’s plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
World Sep 14 Fukushima plant failed to probe cause of faulty filters Officials at Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant have acknowledged they neglected to investigate the cause of faulty exhaust filters that are key to preventing radioactive pollution, after being forced to replace them twice. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Sep 07 IAEA seeks Japan transparency in release of Fukushima water By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The International Atomic Energy Agency, which is assisting Japan with the planned release, met with government officials to discuss technical details before traveling to the Fukushima Daiichi plant for an on-site examination. Continue reading
Dec 24 Melted fuel removal at Fukushima delayed by COVID-19 pandemic By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Removing the tons of melted fuel is by far the toughest challenge of the decommissioning process that's still expected to take 30 to 40 years. Continue reading
Sep 30 What a North Korea hydrogen bomb would do to the Pacific Ocean and space stations By Nsikan Akpan Here’s a closer look at what a hydrogen bomb could mean for sea creatures, fisheries, astronauts and even Google Earth. Continue reading