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Fukushima's Legacy: Katsumata's Death

Tsunehisa Katsumata, former chairman of TEPCO during the Fukushima disaster, passed away on October 21, 2024. His death comes amid ongoing legal battles related to the 2011 nuclear crisis, which continues to impact Japan's energy policies and public sentiment towards nuclear power.

Fukushima Robot Retrieves Melted Fuel Sample

On November 7, 2024, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced the successful retrieval of a melted fuel sample from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant's Unit 2 reactor. This marks a significant milestone in the decommissioning process initiated after the 2011 disaster, although further testing is required to confirm the sample's safety.