Japan's Prime Minister Seeks Public Support for Nuclear Energy
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Japan's Prime Minister Seeks Public Support for Nuclear Energy

Tōkyō : Japan | Jun 08, 2012 at 7:15 AM PDT
Source: Newyork Times
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In a blunt appeal on national television, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda asked for his nation's support on Friday in restarting one of Japan's idled nuclear plants, saying the loss of energy could bring blackouts and economic chaos. In the 10-minute speech, Mr. Noda took his case directly to the Japanese... FULL ARTICLE AT Newyork Times
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Officials from TEPCO receive safety inspection by Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency members during their meeting at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima prefecture
 
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