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12 August 2022
Fukushima OKs launch of work for planned releases of nuclear wastewater
The Fukushima prefectural government and two municipalities told Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (TEPCO) on Aug. 2 that they consent to the launch of construction work on an underwater tunnel and other facilities for the planned release into the …
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5 August 2022
Planned releases of wastewater from Fukushima nuke plant deemed "safe"
A panel of technical advisers to the Fukushima prefectural government and two municipalities finalized a report at a meeting in Fukushima city on July 26 confirming the safety of a detailed plan drawn up by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (TEPCO) to release into the sea treated water from the utility's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The move followed the Nuclear Regulation Authority's recent approval of the TEPCO plan calling for the discharge into the ocean of wastewater that is treated but still contains tritium, a radioactive substance. The contents of the report were endorsed by the three parties …
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28 July 2022
Hydrogen-powered trucks to hit road in January in Fukushima-Toyota tie-up
The Fukushima prefectural government and Toyota Motor Corp., based in Toyota city, Aichi Prefecture, will put into use about 60 trucks powered by hydrogen-based fuel cells starting next January for merchandise deliveries to supermarkets, convenience stores and other retailers in the cities of Koriyama and Iwaki. It will be the first time in Japan that fuel cell trucks are used for commercial purposes. The prefectural government and Toyota have been collaborating in pursuit of consumer goods distribution by vehicles running on locally produced hydrogen. Their joint efforts have reached a point where a major step is set to be taken in …
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21 July 2022
Evacuation order to be lifted in part of Futaba, residency allowed from Aug. 30
The Fukushima Prefecture town of Futaba, the only municipality where no residents have been permitted to return in the wake of the 2011 nuclear accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.'s Fukushima Daiichi plant, will see part of the …
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14 July 2022
Arakawa River in Fukushima city given top water quality rating for 12th straight year
The Arakawa River in Fukushima city has received the top water quality rating among Japan's "Class-A" rivers for the 12th straight year, according to the results of an annual survey announced on July 7 by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, …
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7 July 2022
Body launched in Aizu to tackle local issues
A body bringing together industry, academia and government was officially set in motion in the Aizu inland region of Fukushima Prefecture on July 1 to help tackle challenging issues faced by local communities. The new organization, Aizu DX Nisshinkan, comprises …