![World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703651489_KashiwazakiKariwa.jpg)
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![S.Korea police arrest 14 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy S.Korea police arrest 14 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692856981_Japaneseembassy.jpg)
S.Korea police arrest 14 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy
The group entered a building housing the Japanese embassy in Seoul during a protest against the release of Fukushima nuclear plant water.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![South Korea to issue soon response to Japan's Fukushima discharge plan South Korea to issue soon response to Japan's Fukushima discharge plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686149075_FukushimaDaiichinu.jpg)
South Korea to issue soon response to Japan's Fukushima discharge plan
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Japan's plans were consistent with global safety standards.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688465200_fukushima.jpg)
Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Neighbouring countries complained over the years about the threat to the marine environment and public health.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![Explainer: How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean Explainer: How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686149075_FukushimaDaiichinu.jpg)
Explainer: How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![Malaysia faces cancer threat from the sea Malaysia faces cancer threat from the sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678697978_TBSAMPAH.jpg)
Malaysia faces cancer threat from the sea
Microplastics and discharge from treated wastewater from nuclear plants are seen as potential major threats towards human health.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Moscow wants to connect Ukrainian nuclear plant to Russian grid - Energoatom Moscow wants to connect Ukrainian nuclear plant to Russian grid - Energoatom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667463152_Zaporizhzhia.jpg)
Moscow wants to connect Ukrainian nuclear plant to Russian grid - Energoatom
The facility in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest, has 15 days' worth of fuel to run the generators, Energoatom said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661744472_Zaporizhzhia.jpg)
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled
Reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![Leaders of Ukraine, UN seek to secure Russian-held nuclear plant Leaders of Ukraine, UN seek to secure Russian-held nuclear plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660895114_UKRAINE.jpg)
Leaders of Ukraine, UN seek to secure Russian-held nuclear plant
Guterres reiterated calls for demilitarisation around the nuclear plant.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![UN chief demands international access to Ukraine nuclear plant after new attack UN chief demands international access to Ukraine nuclear plant after new attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659945263_Zaporizhzhia.jpg)
UN chief demands international access to Ukraine nuclear plant after new attack
Antonio Guterres for international inspectors to be given access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Mon Aug 08 2022
![Ukrainian nuclear plant, Europe's largest, ablaze after Russian attack - Minister Ukrainian nuclear plant, Europe's largest, ablaze after Russian attack - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646357977_nuclearpowerplant.jpg)
Ukrainian nuclear plant, Europe's largest, ablaze after Russian attack - Minister
Ukraine's foreign minister he called for a security zone and firefighters to be allowed to tackle the incident.
Fri Mar 04 2022
![South Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan South Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618984820_FUKUSHIMA.jpg)
South Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
More than 30 South Korean college students shaved their heads in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![Swans bask in warm waters from Ukrainian nuclear plant during winter freeze Swans bask in warm waters from Ukrainian nuclear plant during winter freeze](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613707164_SWANS.jpg)
Swans bask in warm waters from Ukrainian nuclear plant during winter freeze
The reservoir, which turned into a local tourist spot, attracts dozens of swans every winter as it never freezes over due to the warm waters discharged from the plant.
Fri Feb 19 2021
![Forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant Forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586853775_chernobyl.jpg)
Forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant
Hundreds of firefighters backed by aircraft have been battling several forest fires around Chernobyl since last week.
Tue Apr 14 2020
![North Korea may have more bomb fuel than thought: US think tank North Korea may have more bomb fuel than thought: US think tank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500039659_missileHwasong.jpg)
North Korea may have more bomb fuel than thought: US think tank
The analysis by 38 North was based on satellite images of the radiochemical laboratory at the Yongbyon nuclear plant from September until the end of June.
Fri Jul 14 2017