Japan court clears way for nuclear reactor restarts

TOKYO: A Japanese court on Tuesday gave the green light to switch on two more nuclear reactors despite heavy public opposition, in the latest victory for the government’s pro-atomic push.

Local residents lost their bid for an injunction to block the refiring of the No. 3 and No.4 reactors at the Genkai nuclear plant in southwestern Japan on safety grounds, according to a district court official.