Key facts
- Decommissioning of Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant reactors has commenced.
- The process involves removing spent nuclear fuel from the Unit 1 reactor building.
The long-awaited critical phase of decommissioning the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant reactors has officially started. This initial step focuses on the meticulous removal of spent nuclear fuel from within the Unit 1 reactor building. This process is a crucial part of the overall plan to dismantle the damaged plant, which suffered meltdowns following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.