Such a decision would be the first since the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which has led to a nation-wide review of nuclear safety standards.

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On March 1, the Prime Minister stated that nuclear plants passing new safety standards would be able to restart to ensure a stable energy supply.

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The crisis also revealed serious flaws in the nuclear industry's regulatory systems and safety standards.

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First, the government just has to be removed from the nuclear industry, except to mandate standards of safety (but not how to achieve those standards).

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China froze all new nuclear power plant approvals on Wednesday so that safety standards can be reviewed following the explosions that leaked radioactive steam from Fukushima.

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As with all alternatives, nuclear power development should be held to very high safety standards and ability to compete in the marketplace solely on merit.

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This agreement will encourage the development of nuclear expertise and professionals in Chile and advance bilateral cooperation on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards in line with the highest international standards.

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It remains a reasonable idea for most rich countries to keep some nuclear power in their portfolio, not least because by maintaining economic and technological stakes in nuclear they will have more standing to insist on high standards for safety and non-proliferation being applied throughout the world.

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