Japan: Damaged reactors at nuclear plant could take 30 years to retire
Junko Ogura, CNN
Updated 7:19 AM EST,
Tue November 1, 2011
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Unit 1 reactor building is covered by a steel frame as a safety measure.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Plant owner: A "cold shutdown" of damaged reactors could be completed by the end of the year
Government officials say the removal of nuclear fuel should begin by 2021
The panel predicts it will take more than 10 years to remove nuclear fuel
The damaged reactors might not be retired until at least 2041
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http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/01/world/asia/japan-nuclear/index.html?hpt=hp_t2