Civic group proposes bill for Japan to exit nuclear power

A Japanese civic group of activists, scholars and former politicians proposed a bill Wednesday to promote the country's use of renewable energy and exit nuclear power in the hope of gaining the support of ruling and opposition parties."We will definitely realize zero nuclear plants by winning the support of many citizens," former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who serves as the group's adviser, told a press conference.Koizumi, whose remarks still carry influence among the public, and former Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa have been campaigning against the resumption of nuclear reactors …READ FULL ARTICLE