Nuclear technology key to mitigating climate change – US environment chief

Japanese environment minister Akihiro Nishimura meets US EPA administrator Michael Regan in Tokyo (AP)

The head of the US environment protection agency (EPA) has said advanced nuclear technology will be “critical” for both America and Japan as they step up cooperation to meet decarbonisation goals.

Michael Regan, after holding talks with his Japanese counterpart Akihiro Nishimura in Tokyo, told a joint news conference that nuclear energy in their countries plays a role and “the opportunities for advanced nuclear technology will be critical if we’re going to meet our climate goals”.