Nuclear News Roundup Dec 28, 2017 Two Tepco reactors were cleared for restarts by the government’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday, becoming the first run by the operator of the crippled Fukushima power plant to formally pass stricter safety standards imposed after the 2011 crisis. Japantimes.co.jp Improved farming practices, healthier animals and – ultimately – increased food security will be the outcomes of projects supported by a US$ 600 000 grant by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development (OFID) under a partnership with the IAEA signed last week. Iaea.org CHINA is building a nuclear plant to provide power to its artificial islands and “conquer the disputed South China Sea”, according to reports. Thesun.co.uk U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “very disappointed that China is allowing oil to go into North Korea” and that such moves would prevent “a friendly solution” to the crisis over Pyongyang’s nuclear program. Globalnews.ca
