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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

Japan plans to double reliance on nuclear power 13 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan is poised to amp up its use of nuclear power to meet national energy needs after a 13-year pause in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster, according to a new strategy document released on Tuesday.

A draft energy strategy aims to push for nuclear and renewable energy to be utilised “to the fullest extent” in order to maintain economic growth and tackle emissions, The Japan Times reported.

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