Japan May Dump Toxic Water From Fukushima Into The Ocean

Japan May Dump Toxic Water From Fukushima Into The Ocean

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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.

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