Public Outrage as Japan Officials Push Nuclear Restart
<div class='node-body'><p>On Thursday, despite popular opposition, Japanese leaders approved a nuclear power restart for two reactors at the Oi nuclear plant in the Fukui Prefecture. Critics blame an intense corporate lobbying campaign and a strong push from the central government for the move.</p>
<p>Governors across several Japanese prefectures agreed to a "limited" restart of the reactors in Kansai -- causing alarm and outrage for many across the country.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda must now approve the step, but has said he thinks the restart is 'necessary'.</p></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-news-hp-image">
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