A major quake shook the Fukushima area this week and TEPCO is checking for any damage to the tanks containing contaminated water. www3.nhk.or.jp

Yale professor says that Fukushima Unit 4 pool is in perilous condition and there is a danger of collapse during a storm or while they are attempting removal of the fuel rods. huffingtonpost.com

China’s foreign minister pushed Friday for the restart of international talks on North Korea’s nuclear program, saying that Pyongyang is ready to recommit to the goal of denuclearization. abcnews.go.com

 France will introduce a levy on nuclear energy as well as a tax on carbon emissions from fossil fuels to raise billions needed to boost renewable power and improve energy efficiency. bloomberg.com