A decade after the 2011 nuclear disaster, Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant is back in the headlines – but this time, it’s about new safety moves. TEPCO, the plant’s operator, announced plans to install advanced piping systems and ventilation ports to contain leaks, following recent incidents involving radioactive water spills. 🏗️💧
Last month, 1.5 tonnes of nuclear-contaminated water leaked due to open valves during maintenance. The new setup aims to redirect spilled liquid into secure containers while monitoring leaks via cameras and detectors. Construction starts Monday! 📅
But skeptics aren’t convinced. This isn’t the first mishap: in October 2023, five workers were exposed to radioactive waste, raising questions about TEPCO’s safety culture. 🚧⚠️ Meanwhile, a proposed dry storage facility for spent nuclear fuel – designed to hold half of Fukushima’s 9,532 fuel assemblies – is awaiting approval for 2025 construction. 🏗️☢️
Critics globally remain wary, especially after Japan began releasing treated wastewater into the Pacific in 2023. With public trust low, can these upgrades ease fears? 🌏🔍
