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Fukushima Finally Reaches Cold Shutdown

Posted by Soulskill on from the super-powers-no-longer-for-sale dept.

mvdwege writes "The BBC reports that the reactors at Fukushima have reached cold shutdown, meaning they no longer need active cooling to stay at safe temperatures. Plans can now be made to start the cleanup of the site. Unfortunately, TEPCO has also admitted not all problems were out in the open until now; an estimated 45 cubic meters of contaminated water have leaked out of cracks in the foundation of a treatment plant."

3 of 201 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Despite eco-terrorists shrill laments ... by halivar · · Score: 4, Funny

    And worst of all, no lazer-breathing super monsters.

  2. Re:Have they addressed the meltdown?? by grommit · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, they haven't addressed the meltdown. TEPCO decided early on that they would completely ignore the meltdown while they worked on getting the bathroom facilities working again.

  3. Re:Despite eco-terrorists shrill laments ... by AbrasiveCat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Those super monsters take time to grow. Just give them time.