Japan passes law to allow nuclear plants to operate beyond 60 years


Japan’s government is looking to reinvigorate a nuclear sector that was taken offline after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. - Reuters

TOKYO (AFP): Japan on Wednesday (May 31) passed a law allowing nuclear reactors to operate beyond 60 years, as it tries to reinvigorate the sector to meet energy challenges and climate targets.

The bill intends to "establish an electricity supply system that will achieve a carbon-free society", a parliament spokesman told AFP.

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