It is not yet full-steam ahead for a proposed extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, even though a decision has finally been made on a new section ... Show more
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Key FactsTsuruga Reactor Fails Safety Review
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- Japan's Tsuruga plant's No. 2 reactor failed a safety review due to its proximity to a possible active fault.
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