What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown?
Twelve years after the triple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan is preparing to release a massive amount of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
By MARI YAMAGUCHI
Published - Mar 09, 2023, 11:15 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 06, 2024, 07:39 AM EDT
OKUMA, Japan (AP) — Twelve years after the triple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan is preparing to release a massive amount of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea.
Japanese officials say the release is unavoidable and should start soon.
Dealing with the wastewater is less of a challenge than the daunting task of decommissioning the plant. That process has barely progressed, and the removal of melted nuclear fuel hasn’t even started.
The Associated Press recently visited the plant. Here’s an update on what’s happening.
