Removing Fukushima’s melted nuclear fuel will be harder than the release of plant’s wastewater

he release process involves seawater pumps pushing treated water through pipes to dilute it before release. This step is seen as essential due to the growing volume of radioactive wastewater stored in tanks since the plant’s destruction in 2011. While the move has been met with opposition from fishing groups and neighboring countries, plant operators assert that the released water adheres to safety standards. Challenges lie ahead, including the removal of radioactive melted fuel debris from damaged reactors, a complex and long-term endeavor.

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