Anti-nuke candidates win seats, even in plant areas (Japan)

[jpak]

http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201104250124.html

In nationwide local elections on April 24, many candidates opposed to nuclear power captured seats in assemblies in areas that host nuclear power plants, a sign that the winds of support may have shifted against the nuclear power industry.

As concern grows over the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant accident, anti-nuclear candidates ratcheted up their campaigns against nuclear power generation.

Meanwhile, many pro-nuclear energy candidates retained their seats by ducking the issue.

In Shika, Ishikawa Prefecture, where Hokuriku Electric Power Co. operates the Shika nuclear power plant, Kenichi Doshita was elected to the assembly.

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[flamingdem]

1. good news nt