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Japan: Damaged reactors at nuclear plant could take 30 years to retire

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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




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