Fukushima Fiasco Continues: Japan Delays 880 Ton Nuclear Debris Cleanup by 15 Years The Fukushima nuclear disaster could still be radioactive for decades longer than expected, as there has been a significant setback in the cleanup efforts. Japan has recently announced a delay of 15 years in removing the 880 tons of nuclear debris that […]
72-foot nuclear ‘fishing rod’ extracts melted radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima
72-foot Nuclear ‘Fishing Rod’ Extracts Melted Radioactive Fuel Sample from Fukushima The second sample of melted nuclear fuel has been retrieved from the crippled Fukushima reactor, marking a significant milestone in the challenging decommissioning process after the catastrophic 2011 meltdown. The innovative tool responsible for this remarkable feat is a 72-foot long device often referred […]
Robots to extract 41.5 tonnes of radioactive sandbags at Japan’s Fukushima plant
Robots to Extract 41.5 Tonnes of Radioactive Sandbags at Japan’s Fukushima Plant Remotely operated robots are set to begin work in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s latest endeavor to tackle the aftermath of the 2011 disaster. The robots will be tasked with removing 41.5 tonnes of radioactive sandbags that were placed around the plant […]