Nuclear and safety: Can the Two Ever Meet?
Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSI | Published Date: November, 01 , 2012In September, the Japanese government announced that it would phase out nuclear energy by 2040. Just one week later, it stepped back from specifying an explicit timeframe. The about-turn illustrates Japan’s dilemma: should it prioritise safety, or energy security? With energy demand rising in East Asia, other countries in the region are grappling with the self-same question.
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