The amount of spent fuel generated at nuclear power plants continues to increase, but the completion of a reprocessing plant is far behind schedule.
The treated water release from the Fukushima Daiichi plant is safe. But South Korea's opposition parties have been weaponizing the issue for political gain.
Poor guidance and draconian sanctions can lower morale at nuclear power plants. This, in turn, can have a negative impact on performance.
Allowing China to control key infrastructure is equivalent to conceding outposts for an "unarmed invasion" when relations get strained.
North Korean spies were ordered to spread false rumors about the Fukushima power plant’s treated water to "foment anti-Japanese" sentiment in South Korea.
Japan's recent decision to buy Russian oil at above $60 a barrel, and India's continuing purchases, underline some of the hard truths about energy security.
Junichiro Koizumi believes PM Kishida is wrong to promote nuclear power in disaster-prone Japan. He argues for the "safer" option: coal-fired power generation.
"Without overcoming this energy crisis, there will be no green transformation by 2030 or 2050.” ー Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
While absolved by the Supreme Court of responsibility, the Japanese government must carefully explain to the nation why nuclear energy is essential.
Japan relies on overseas imports for most of its energy resources; its energy security must not be compromised by the escalating tensions in Ukraine.
Choosing the option of surrender over nuclear war is dubious. Such a weak attitude is exactly what a country flashing its nuclear card would want.
Acquiring energy is a pressing matter for Japan. The public, if given truthful information about nuclear power, will start supporting it.
