Japan Releases Nuclear Wastewater into Pacific Ocean

On 24th August, 2023, Japan initiated the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean, sparking debates about safety and environmental impact.

  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UN's atomic energy regulator, said the water will have "negligible" radiological impact on people and the environment.
  • Protests arose in Japan and South Korea due to the release.
  • The water has been stored in over 1,000 tanks after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused a nuclear meltdown.
  • Japan cites the need to repurpose land occupied by tanks and concerns about tank collapse as reasons for ....
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