The Environment Ministry said Thursday it now aims to finish cleaning up areas outside the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear complex most seriously tainted by radiation by the end of March 2017. japantimes.co.jp

Fishermen have been unable to hatch eggs or release young fish on five rivers in the prefecture because the hatcheries are located within the evacuation zone around the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. ajw.asahi.com

Nesika Beach resident uses ‘ray gun’ to convert radioactive materials into inert elements. currypilot.com

According to news reports, China has committed $6.5 billion to finance the construction of a nuclear power plant in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi. nuclearstreet.com