The next stage of the search for a final repository for Germany’s nuclear waste is launched today with a series of public information events in major German cities, the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management (BfE) says. Cleanenergywire.org

 Japanese authorities said Wednesday five nuclear power plants could be shut down if they don’t install anti-terrorism safety measures by their deadlines. Upi.com

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has awarded Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) to the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants. NJBPU President Joseph Fiordaliso said the board had a “moral obligation” to do all it can to decrease carbon emissions. World-nuclear-news.org

China General Nuclear and China Huaneng are to cooperate in nuclear power, fuel and technology through a newly signed framework agreement. World-nuclear-news.org