Kansai Electric’s Ohi Nuclear Reactors Restart Barred by Court
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A Japanese court ruled against restarting two Kansai Electric Power Co. nuclear reactors, accepting plaintiffs’ arguments that an accident at the plant could endanger surrounding residents.
The Fukui District Court said the need for nuclear power does not trump individuals’ right to safety in its ruling today against the restart of Nos. 3 and 4 reactors at Kansai Electric’s Ohi atomic plant, Kyodo reported.