Fukushima Nuclear Plant Decommissioning

U.S. Ambassador visits Fukushima to support local fishing industry following concerns over water discharge from the nuclear plant. Miniature drones capture images inside damaged reactor at Fukushima, revealing challenges in decommissioning process. Difficulty in examining melted fuel remains a major obstacle to cleanup efforts.

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Cleanup Efforts

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan is still dealing with the aftermath of the 2011 disaster, with efforts underway to remove damaged fuel debris. The process includes extracting a sample of melted fuel from inside the reactor to better understand how to clean it up. Challenges remain in terms of technology, data, and planning for the clean-up process.