Fukushima-Daiichi / Robot Retrieves Radioactive Fuel Debris from Unit 2
Plant's owners hope analysis of tiny sample will help to establish how to safely decommission facility.
Fuel Debris
Fukushima-Daiichi / Tepco To Begin Fuel Removal Demonstration Project
Company aiming to retrieve a few grams of debris from Unit 2
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