Japan edges closer to restarting world's biggest nuclear power plant

Japan is nearing approval to restart the largest nuclear power plant following the Fukushima disaster, with utility company Tepco seeking to resume operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility. The governor of Niigata has given the green light, pending approval from the government assembly and nuclear regulator. This move is part of Tepco's post-Fukushima recovery plan, sparking debate among residents and reflecting Japan's shift towards atomic energy in achieving net zero carbon emissions.