Japan considering development of new nuclear reactors
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's comment on nuclear energy marks a sharp shift from the nation’s stance that it was not considering building new plants or replacing aged reactors
By AP News
Published - Aug 24, 2022, 07:22 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2023, 12:10 PM EDT
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he has
instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear
reactors, signaling a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of
the country's plants were shut down.
Kishida made the comment at a "green
