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Underground Fukushima Microbes Survive in Biofilm Shields, Challenging Decommissioning
science25 days ago

Underground Fukushima Microbes Survive in Biofilm Shields, Challenging Decommissioning

Researchers studying water beneath Fukushima’s reactors found bacteria thriving in radioactive conditions not thanks to classic radiation resistance but likely because protective biofilms form on metal surfaces; some microbes can cause metal corrosion, complicating cleanup efforts, and scientists speculate marine bacteria may have ridden in with the 2011 tsunami, revealing unexpected life in extreme environments.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#biofilms#corrosion#decommissioning
Japan restarts the world’s largest nuclear plant as safety doubts linger
world1 month ago

Japan restarts the world’s largest nuclear plant as safety doubts linger

Japan has restarted reactor 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, the world's largest by capacity, marking the first restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster; only one of seven reactors is back online for now, with the rest still uncertain and a 2030 timeline for the remaining unit. The move comes amid tightened safety standards and ongoing public distrust, as Japan pursues a longer-term push to revive nuclear power to meet energy self-sufficiency goals and 2040 targets, all while facing rising costs and protests.

via BBC|
#fukushima#japan#nuclear
Japan eyes restart of the world’s largest nuclear plant 15 years after Fukushima
world1 month ago

Japan eyes restart of the world’s largest nuclear plant 15 years after Fukushima

As Japan marks 15 years since the Fukushima disaster, Tepco plans to restart reactor No. 6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world’s largest nuclear plant in Niigata. The move, aimed at boosting energy security and emissions targets, faces fierce local opposition and safety concerns about evacuation capabilities for hundreds of thousands nearby. A delay due to a test alarm was followed by expectation it will go online soon, potentially adding about 2% to Tokyo-area electricity, but critics say safety and trust remain doubtful.

via The Guardian|
#energy-policy#fukushima#japan
Japan Balances Nuclear Power Expansion with Renewables
energy-and-environment2 months ago

Japan Balances Nuclear Power Expansion with Renewables

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.

via The Guardian|
#climate-goals#energy-and-environment#fukushima
Global Tsunami and Earthquake Events: Recent Developments and Facts
world7 months ago

Global Tsunami and Earthquake Events: Recent Developments and Facts

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.

via BBC|
#fukushima#japan-earthquake#nuclear-cleanup
"Unanswered Questions: New Images Inside Melted Fukushima Reactor"
environment1 year ago

"Unanswered Questions: New Images Inside Melted Fukushima Reactor"

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.

via The Weather Channel|
#decommissioning#drones#environment
"Unanswered Questions: Inside the Melted Fukushima Reactor"
technologyscience1 year ago

"Unanswered Questions: Inside the Melted Fukushima Reactor"

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.

via The Associated Press|
#decommissioning#drones#fukushima
"Unveiling the Damage: Deep Inside the Melted Fukushima Reactor"
science-and-technology1 year ago

"Unveiling the Damage: Deep Inside the Melted Fukushima Reactor"

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.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#decommissioning#drones#fukushima