Japanese Court Finds Former Execs Not Guilty In Fukushima Meltdown

Eight years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a Japanese court acquitted executives of criminal negligence. The disaster, triggered by a tsunami and earthquake in 2011, led to meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power. Despite warnings, the executives claimed they couldn't foresee the extent of damage. The company now faces challenges with storing radioactive water used during the meltdown, with potential plans to release it into the sea, raising environmental concerns.

What is the current issue Tokyo Electric Power is facing regarding the water used to cool the reactors?

What are the potential consequences of dumping the contaminated water into the sea, according to critics?