Court rules against suspending Hamaoka reactors over quake fear

Court rules against suspending Hamaoka reactors over quake fear

SHIZUOKA, Japan - The Shizuoka District Court (photo) rules Oct. 26 against suspending the operation of reactors at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s nuclear power plant in Hamaoka, Shizuoka Prefecture. The ruling ignored residents' argument they may face radiation exposure due to potential damage to the plant that a massive earthquake in the Tokai region could cause. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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