Japan starts removing melted nuclear fuel 13 years after Fukushima disaster

undefined 10, 2024

Source: interestingengineering

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has launched a crucial operation to remove radioactive debris from Fukushima's damaged plant. After technical issues delayed the start, Tepco’s pilot extraction aims to collect a small sample of radioactive material using specialized robotic technology. This task, essential for decommissioning, involves advanced robots due to high radiation levels. The plant's decommissioning is ongoing, with Japan releasing treated wastewater, which has caused diplomatic tensions, and Tepco promoting local food to aid recovery.

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