Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

Japan has restarted a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant to address electricity demands amid a global oil crisis, but this highlights the country's shortage of storage space for spent nuclear fuel and lack of a permanent disposal plan. Cooling pools at key plants, including Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, are nearing capacity, and a proposed storage site on Minamitorishima faces skepticism. Recycling efforts for spent fuel have stalled, exacerbating concerns over growing radioactive waste.