UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is heading to Fukushima this week to inspect facilities storing 13 million cubic meters of radioactive soil – a staggering legacy of the 2011 nuclear disaster. That’s enough to fill Tokyo Dome 10 times over! 🏟️💥
The Scale of the Cleanup
Japan’s massive decontamination effort, launched after the tsunami-triggered Fukushima Daiichi meltdown, has left mountains of soil scraped from affected areas. Imagine Taylor Swift performing in a stadium filled with radioactive dirt – now multiply that by 10. 😳
Recycling & Disposal Plans
Authorities aim to recycle 75% of the soil (with safe radiation levels) for infrastructure projects like road embankments. The rest must be disposed of outside Fukushima by 2045 – a deadline that’s got local leaders urging faster action. ⏳
The IAEA has already approved Japan’s safety plans, but Grossi’s visit adds global oversight to this monumental cleanup challenge. Stay tuned as the world watches how Japan tackles this radioactive puzzle! 🧩☢️
