About bloody time.

Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition.

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, his popularity ratings sagging, had backed the restarts for some time. He announced the Government's decision at a meeting with keep ministers, giving the go-ahead to two reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power Co at Ohi in western Japan.

[link to tvnz.co.nz]