A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel From the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century. – The Diplomat

A long robot has entered a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant to retrieve a tiny amount of melted fuel debris for the first time, marking the start of a crucial two-week mission. The robot’s journey into the Unit 2 reactor is a key step in the decades-long process of decommissioning the plant and addressing the highly radioactive melted fuel in three reactors damaged by a massive disaster. This high-stakes mission is essential for safely managing the plant’s hazardous materials and ensuring the long-term safety of the surrounding environment.

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