Wednesday, August 16, 2017
High-priced Fukushima ice wall nears completion, but effectiveness doubtful
A subterranean ice wall surrounding the nuclear reactors at the stricken Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant to block groundwater from flowing in and out of the plant buildings has approached completi… Full article
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