Shintaro Wakiyama, the mayor of Genkai Town in Saga Prefecture, stated on the 27th that the town does not intend to host a final disposal site for high-level radioactive waste. Despite accepting the first stage of literature research, Wakiyama emphasized that the town is not a suitable location for such a facility. He hopes the study will spark a national debate to find an appropriate site. Wakiyama clarified that financial incentives were not a factor in the town’s decision to participate in the research. Source: Japan National Press Club
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