News

Japan has started the process of releasing treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. This plan has faced criticism from China and has led to seafood import bans. Japanese fishing groups are concerned about the potential harm to their reputations.

Japan insists that the water release is safe, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog, has approved the plan, stating that it meets international standards. The IAEA has also stated that the impact on people and the environment would be negligible.

The Japanese government plans to remove most of the radioactive elements from the water, with the exception of tritium, a difficult-to-filter hydrogen isotope. The water will be released in smaller portions initially, and extra checks will be implemented. The first discharge will release 7,800 cubic meters of water over a period of approximately 17 days.

It is important to note that this article has been reformatted to remove author information, contact information, sources, and quotes, while preserving the factual information.

The post Japan Begins Releasing Treated Radioactive Water into Pacific Ocean appeared first on ISP Today.