Japan Returns to Nuclear Energy

The video discusses Japan's energy challenges following the Fukushima disaster, highlighting the shutdown of nuclear reactors and the shift to fossil fuels. It explores the evolving public opinion on nuclear energy, with a slight increase in support due to rising energy costs and security concerns. The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Kishida, is pushing to restart and build new reactors to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. However, there is significant opposition, particularly regarding the release of radioactive water from Fukushima, which raises environmental concerns both domestically and internationally.

What was one of the immediate effects of the Fukushima disaster on Japan's energy policy?

• Decrease in fossil fuel usage

• Expansion of nuclear energy

• Shutdown of all nuclear reactors

• Increased reliance on renewable energy

What is the Japanese government's plan regarding nuclear reactors as part of their energy strategy?

• To restart and build new reactors

• To rely solely on imported LNG

• To focus only on solar energy

• To phase out nuclear energy completely

What is one of the main goals of Japan's nuclear energy policy by 2050?

• Eliminating all fossil fuel usage

• Exporting nuclear technology

• Becoming the largest nuclear energy producer

• Achieving carbon neutrality

What is a major concern regarding the release of radioactive water from Fukushima?

• It will lead to more nuclear reactor shutdowns

• It will boost tourism in the area

• It will affect the reputation of local fish

• It will increase energy costs

How has public support for nuclear energy in Japan changed since the Fukushima disaster?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has increased slightly

• It has become overwhelmingly positive