17th Reactor Shut Down, Raising Power Concerns
From Times Wire Reports
Tokyo’s main power company shut down the last of its 17 nuclear reactors for safety checks, meaning the nation’s capital may soon face its first blackouts in nearly two decades. Senior government officials voiced concern over the closures by Tokyo Electric Power Co.
Japan gets about 30% of its energy from reactors, but the industry has been plagued by accidents. The safety review was ordered after the firm admitted covering up structural problems and obstructing inspections a decade ago.
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