TEPCO to Commence Groundbreaking Fukushima Debris Extraction; Marking New Phase in Decommissioning

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) is set to begin a trial extraction of melted fuel debris from the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant as early as Wednesday. The government and TEPCO are aiming for the decommissioning of the plant to be completed between 2041 and 20...