Japan Begins Process of Removing Melted Nuclear Fuel from Fukushima

On September 10, 2024, Japanese authorities announced the start of a complex operation to extract melted nuclear fuel from the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This news marks an important milestone in the decommissioning process following one of the most severe nuclear incidents in history after the 2011 disaster. The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), responsible for the plant, reported that the operation could take many years and requires highly skilled specialists and specialized equipment.

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