NewzA proposal to increase the storage capacity for spent nuclear fuel at a facility in Aomori, Japan, is facing opposition. The initiative is intended to address the accumulation of spent fuel currently held at nuclear power plants across the country.
Under current policy, spent fuel is slated for transfer to the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant for further processing. However, the completion of the Rokkasho facility has faced repeated delays, complicating the long-term management of nuclear waste and fueling the current resistance to expanded storage in Aomori.
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