Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has urged the operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant to prioritize safety ahead of the planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea. The release of the water, which has been stored at the facility, has raised concerns among fishermen about the potential impact on their businesses. Kishida plans to meet with the head of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations to address these concerns. The final decision on the water release will be made after ensuring safety and implementing measures to minimize adverse impacts on businesses. The water, which contains trace amounts of tritium, a less harmful radioactive material, will be diluted before being released. The Japanese government has been considering when to release the water since it received approval from the International Atomic Energy Agency. Some neighboring countries, including China, remain opposed to the plan.
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 08:12:27 GMT | Kyodo News Plus