"Japan Commemorates 13 Years Since Fukushima Nuclear Plant Disaster"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Japan Commemorates 13 Years Since Fukushima Nuclear Plant Disaster"
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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.

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