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Japan is shifting its energy strategy to maximize nuclear power while significantly expanding renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal, aiming for a 100% renewable target in Fukushima by 2040, despite the controversial history with nuclear energy post-Fukushima disaster and ongoing debates about decarbonization efforts.
Japan is considering restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest, after 15 years since Fukushima, amid public protests and concerns over safety, as the government aims to boost energy security and meet decarbonization goals.
Japan is set to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest, after a 15-year hiatus following the Fukushima disaster, amid public protests and political support, as the country seeks to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance energy security.
Japan is set to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest, marking a significant step in its return to nuclear energy post-Fukushima, despite local opposition and safety concerns, as the country aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet future energy demands.
Japan is set to approve the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest, marking a significant step in its return to nuclear energy post-Fukushima, despite local opposition and safety concerns, as the country aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and meet future energy demands.
Workers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated following a tsunami warning triggered by an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast, reviving concerns about the site which was devastated by a 2011 disaster. The plant still faces significant challenges in decommissioning, including managing radioactive waste and contaminated water, with delays in cleanup plans and ongoing debates about nuclear power's role in Japan's energy future amid seismic risks.
The full-scale removal of melted nuclear fuel debris at Fukushima Daiichi is delayed until at least 2037 due to extensive preparation needs, pushing back Japan's decommissioning timeline originally set for 2051, with experts estimating the process could take over a century.
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant's full-scale removal of melted fuel debris has been delayed until 2037 or later due to extensive preparation needs, setting back Japan's decommissioning timeline originally targeted for 2051, with experts estimating the process could take over a century.
Japan plans to reuse slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima in flower beds outside Prime Minister Ishiba's office to demonstrate safety, amid ongoing decontamination efforts and public concern over radioactive waste disposal.
Images taken by miniature drones from inside the damaged Fukushima reactor show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials, leaving many questions unanswered about the location and condition of the highly radioactive melted nuclear fuel. The drones' high-definition color images revealed brown objects of various shapes and sizes dangling from the pedestal, but officials were unable to determine whether they were melted fuel or equipment without additional data. The daunting task of decommissioning the plant, which has been delayed for years by technical hurdles and lack of data, remains a significant challenge.
Images taken by miniature drones inside the damaged Fukushima reactor show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials, leaving many questions unanswered about the location and condition of the highly radioactive melted nuclear fuel. The 12 photos released by the plant’s operator, TEPCO, reveal brown objects of various shapes and sizes dangling from the pedestal, but it remains unclear whether they are melted fuel or equipment. The lack of information highlights the difficulty of the decommissioning process, which has already been delayed for years by technical hurdles and the lack of data.
Miniature drones captured the first images from inside the main structural support of the Fukushima No. 1 reactor, revealing displaced control equipment and misshapen materials. The photos, released by the plant's operator, highlight the challenges of decommissioning the plant and the difficulty in assessing the condition of the melted nuclear fuel. The 880 tons of highly radioactive melted nuclear fuel inside the damaged reactors present a daunting task for Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), which is attempting to gather more information to facilitate its removal. However, the lack of data and the unknown interior of the reactors suggest that the cleanup process may be overly optimistic and face significant delays.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in eastern Japan, with no immediate reports of damage or a tsunami warning issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Japan marks 13 years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, with ongoing concerns about radiation, evacuation plans, and the slow progress in removing melted nuclear fuel from the damaged reactors. Efforts to discharge treated radioactive water into the sea have faced protests, while the fishing industry has shown signs of recovery. The government aims for a completed decommissioning by 2051, but challenges remain in understanding the condition of the melted fuel and developing a comprehensive plan for the plant and surrounding areas.
Thousands of tons of sardines and some mackerel have mysteriously washed up on the shores of northern Japan, forming a silver blanket along the Hakodate beach. The cause of this phenomenon is still unknown, but possible reasons include the fish being chased by larger fish, exhaustion due to lack of oxygen, or sudden exposure to cold waters during migration. There is also speculation that the discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant could be a factor. Local authorities have cautioned against consuming the fish, as their decomposing bodies could lower oxygen levels and impact the marine environment.