Japan Votes to Restart Fukushima Nuclear Plant 15 Years After Meltdown

This article reports on the controversial decision to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant in Japan, dormant since the Fukushima disaster. It highlights the economic pressures driving the decision, namely Japan's reliance on imported fossil fuels. The article also acknowledges local residents' concerns and TEPCO's efforts to reassure them about safety. The piece provides a concise overview of the situation, including historical context (Fukushima meltdown, shutdown of nuclear plants) and current energy challenges. However, it could benefit from including more perspectives from local residents and independent experts on the safety risks and potential benefits of the restart.

• •Japan is restarting nuclear power plants after the Fukushima disaster.
• •Economic factors, particularly reliance on imported fossil fuels, are driving the decision.
• •Local residents have concerns about the safety of the restart.