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Dec 1, 2025 - In Fukushima`s shadow: Japan`s pivot back to nuclear In the wake of the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan shut down all of its nuclear power stations. Fifteen years on, the country is reconsidering that decision as the rise of AI has created massive demand for cheap low-carbon power. For a country with a traumatic history with nuclear, that is a difficult and delicate decision 00:00 Introduction: Japan`s pivot back to nuclear 01:13 Leo Lewis revisits Fukushima Daiichi 02:09 The impact of Fukushima on Japan 03:35 The impact of Fukushima on Japan`s energy policy 04:25 Turning nuclear reactors back on 05:45 Japan`s traumatic relationship with nuclear 06:41 Inside Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world`s largest nuclear power plant 07:58 Kashiwazaki`s mayor supports a limited reopening 08:55 Opposition to reopening Kashiwazaki-Kariwa 09:36 Tepco`s finances and political backing 10:14 AI, data centres and the rising cost of electricity in Japan 11:26 Leo Lewis revisits Tagajo, a city destroyed by the tsunami 12:30 Hawaiians spa resort 13:59 Keys of Change and the Fukushima youth sinfonietta 15:21 Nuclear power and geopolitics 16:25 Anti nuclear campaigners on why nuclear is always a bad idea 16:59 New nuclear technologies 18:02 Is geothermal power a viable alternative? 20:02 Conclusion Similar news:
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