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As Tokyo's June flames out in record heatwave, a power plant shutdown stokes blackout concern

23 Sept 02:43 Key points summarised by AI

Tokyo faces potential blackouts amid a record-breaking June heatwave, as a sudden 600 MW power plant shutdown pushed electricity reserves to critically low levels.
The industry ministry issued a fourth consecutive power shortage warning for the Tokyo area, urging residents and businesses to conserve energy while prioritizing health.
The power crunch stems from multiple factors, including plant suspensions after earthquakes, a decline in thermal power plants due to decarbonization, and delays in nuclear reactor restarts.
Utilities are actively restarting aging gas-fired power plants to bolster electricity supply and avert widespread outages during peak demand.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.