Japan halts restart of world’s biggest nuclear plant after safety alert
- Posted on January 22, 2026
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Japan halts restart of world’s biggest nuclear plant after safety alert
Japan's massive nuclear power plant restart hit a snag Thursday, with operations halted just hours after beginning. TEPCO, the operator, stated the reactor is stable, but an alarm from the monitoring system triggered the suspension during startup procedures. The reason for the alarm is still under investigation.
