DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FukushimaNuclearPlant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FukushimaNuclearPlant</span></a> clean-up faces yet another delay</p><p>Story by Mari Yamaguchi, July 29, 2025</p><p>"The full-scale removal of melted nuclear fuel from the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/tsunami" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tsunami</span></a>-wrecked <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FukushimaDaiichi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FukushimaDaiichi</span></a> power plant has been delayed by several years, with the operator now targeting 2037 or later for the crucial operation.</p><p>"Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEPCO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TEPCO</span></a>) announced the setback on Tuesday, underscoring the immense challenges still facing the site.</p><p>"TEPCO stated that 12 to 15 years of preparation are required before commencing full-scale debris removal at the No. 3 reactor, involving radiation reduction and facility construction.</p><p>"An estimated 880 tons of melted nuclear fuel and structural debris remain within the three reactors that suffered meltdowns following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.</p><p>"This latest delay further jeopardises the Japanese government and TEPCO's existing 2051 target for decommissioning the plant.</p><p>"A test retrieval of a small fuel sample in November was already three years behind schedule, with some experts suggesting the entire <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/decommissioning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>decommissioning</span></a> process could extend beyond a century.</p><p>"TEPCO said it plans to stick to the current completion target of 2051.</p><p>" 'Realistically, we are aware of the difficulty (to achieve the target) but we will not drop the goal just yet, as we still don't have a clear work schedule after the full-scale removal begins,' said Akira Ono, chief decommissioning officer at TEPCO.</p><p>"Ono said TEPCO plans to examine preparation work necessary at the two other reactors within the next couple of years ahead of full-scale melted fuel retrieval.</p><p>"After small missions by robots [that were fried by radiation] to gather samples, experts will determine a larger-scale method for removing melted fuel, first at the No. 3 reactor.</p><p>"In May, Japan announced plans to use slightly radioactive soil, stored near Fukushima nuclear plant, for flower beds outside Prime Minister <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ShigeruIshiba" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShigeruIshiba</span></a>’s office. [Maybe put more waste there as well! Useless politicians! Who have access to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PrussianBlue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrussianBlue</span></a> pills which remove <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Cesium137" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cesium137</span></a> from one's body!]</p><p>"The move is intended to demonstrate the safety of reusing soil that was removed from Fukushima prefecture during decontamination efforts following the 2011 nuclear disaster. Officials say that some of the soil has now reached levels deemed safe for reuse." [Using faulty dosimeters, I'll wager!]</p><p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/japan-fukushima-nuclear-plant-decommissioning-meltdown-fd41d18eac406d7ffc7afb2785f1fa63" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">apnews.com/article/japan-fukus</span><span class="invisible">hima-nuclear-plant-decommissioning-meltdown-fd41d18eac406d7ffc7afb2785f1fa63</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoNukes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NoNukes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoNukesForAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NoNukesForAI</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEPCOLies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TEPCOLies</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RethinkNotRestart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RethinkNotRestart</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FukushimaIsntOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FukushimaIsntOver</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NuclearPowerPlants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NuclearPowerPlants</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NuclearWaste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NuclearWaste</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NuclearPowerNoThanks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NuclearPowerNoThanks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NuclearPowerCorruptionAndLies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NuclearPowerCorruptionAndLies</span></a></p>
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https://www.alojapan.com/1227744/micronesian-leader-says-he-trusts-japans-nuclear-wastewater-disposal-process/ Micronesian leader says he trusts Japan’s nuclear wastewater disposal process #environment #FukushimaNuclearPlant #Japan #JapanNews #micronesia #news #Pacific Micronesian President Wesley Simina has expressed confidence in Japan’s treatment of radioactive water being dumped from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the Pacific Ocean. “The visit to Fukushima underscores the FSM’s deep trust in the government of Japan,” Simina…
@doomscroller@mastodon.online Oh, that's right. They can't use that because there's more than just #Tritium in #FukushimaNuclearPlant "treated" wastewater!
#Japanese Ministers ate fish from near the #FukushimaNuclearPlant in order to prove the water they are dumping will be safe.
The Ministers reported that the "pickled third eyes" were surprisingly tasty, and the "Kentucky fried fish legs" were particularly delicious.
[Sarcasm]
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People took to the streets in Japan to voice their anger following their government’s decision to start the release of treated radioactive water from the Fuk...
Japan to start release of nuclear-contaminated Fukushima water | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Japan to start release of nuclear-contaminated Fukushima water | Al Jazeera Newsfeed