Japan Considering Dumping Toxic Fukushima Water Into Ocean

The Japanese economy and industry ministry has proposed disposing of over a million tons of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean or allowing it to evaporate. This proposal comes nearly nine years after the Fukushima disaster, which resulted in meltdowns at three reactors. The plant's operator has been storing the radioactive water but is running out of space. The water has been treated to remove most radioactive elements, and experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency support its controlled release into the sea. However, critics argue this could harm local industries. The final decision will be made by Prime Minister Abe's cabinet.

What is the proposed method by the Japanese ministry for disposing of the contaminated water from Fukushima?

• Burying it underground

• Releasing it into the Pacific Ocean

• Transporting it to another country

• Storing it indefinitely

What event caused the Fukushima plant to start storing radioactive water?

• A typhoon

• A volcanic eruption

• A nuclear test

• An earthquake and tsunami

Which organization supports the controlled release of the treated water into the sea?

• United Nations

• Greenpeace

• International Atomic Energy Agency

• World Health Organization

What is a major concern of critics regarding the release of the water?

• It will cause another earthquake

• It will harm local wildlife

• It will increase tourism

• It will damage Fukushima's fishing and agriculture industries

Who will make the final decision on how to dispose of the contaminated water?

• The Fukushima plant's operator

• Prime Minister Abe Shinsou's cabinet

• The United Nations

• The International Atomic Energy Agency