Japan Says First Release of Treated Radioactive Water From Fukushima Complete
- 8 months ago
Japan Says First Release , of Treated Radioactive Water , From Fukushima Complete.
On September 11, the operator of the Fukushima
nuclear power plant said that it had completed the first
release of treated radioactive water into the ocean.
'The Independent' reports that the company said
it would inspect and clean the facility before
beginning the next release in the coming weeks.
On August 24, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
plant first began discharging treated and
diluted wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The radioactive water has been accumulating
since 2011 when the plant was damaged
by a massive earthquake and tsunami. .
'The Independent' reports that the first
release comes as a milestone in the
decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.
'The Independent' reports that the first
release comes as a milestone in the
decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.
However, the decades-long process of releasing the
radioactive water has met with strong opposition
by neighboring countries and fishing groups.
In response to the discharge,
China has imposed a ban on all
imports of Japanese seafood. .
The decision, which has impacted both
producers and exporters, prompted Japan
to open an emergency relief fund.
While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of
the process in an attempt to win international support.
While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of
the process in an attempt to win international support.
According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power
Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water
were released over the first 17-day release. .
According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power
Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water
were released over the first 17-day release.
On September 11, the operator of the Fukushima
nuclear power plant said that it had completed the first
release of treated radioactive water into the ocean.
'The Independent' reports that the company said
it would inspect and clean the facility before
beginning the next release in the coming weeks.
On August 24, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
plant first began discharging treated and
diluted wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The radioactive water has been accumulating
since 2011 when the plant was damaged
by a massive earthquake and tsunami. .
'The Independent' reports that the first
release comes as a milestone in the
decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.
'The Independent' reports that the first
release comes as a milestone in the
decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.
However, the decades-long process of releasing the
radioactive water has met with strong opposition
by neighboring countries and fishing groups.
In response to the discharge,
China has imposed a ban on all
imports of Japanese seafood. .
The decision, which has impacted both
producers and exporters, prompted Japan
to open an emergency relief fund.
While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of
the process in an attempt to win international support.
While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of
the process in an attempt to win international support.
According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power
Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water
were released over the first 17-day release. .
According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power
Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water
were released over the first 17-day release.