13 years after Fukushima, Japan's nuclear cleanup head reveals ongoing efforts to remove damaged fuel debris from reactors.

13 years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan's nuclear cleanup head, Akira Ono, reveals ongoing efforts to remove damaged fuel debris from the plant's reactors. Mysteries remain about their contents; a sample of melted fuel from inside a reactor has yet to be retrieved. The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's decommissioning process continues, with Ono emphasizing the monumental challenge of removing melted fuel.

March 07, 2024
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