Japan May Dump Toxic Water From Fukushima Into The Ocean

Japan's environmental minister announced the potential plan to release contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. The disaster, caused by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011, led to water contamination, which is currently stored in large tanks. With storage capacity running out, the government is considering ocean release, though it faces criticism for potential harm to local industries. While some scientists support the release as a viable option, environmental groups advocate for long-term storage.

What natural events led to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster in 2011?

• A tornado and hailstorm

• A volcanic eruption and landslide

• An earthquake and tsunami

• A hurricane and flood

What is the current issue with storing the contaminated water at Fukushima?

• The tanks are too small

• The tanks are leaking

• Storage capacity will run out by mid-2022

• The water is evaporating

What is one proposed solution for dealing with the contaminated water at Fukushima?

• Transporting it to another country

• Burning the water

• Releasing it into the ocean

• Burying it underground

What is the main concern of critics regarding the release of water into the ocean?

• It will lead to more nuclear meltdowns

• It will increase global sea levels

• It will harm Fukushima's fishing and agriculture industries

• It will cause more earthquakes

What alternative solution does Greenpeace suggest for the contaminated water?

• Immediate release into the ocean

• Use in industrial processes

• Long-term storage

• Conversion into drinking water