Several Asian countries, including South Korea and China, are expressing concern and implementing restrictions on Japanese seafood exports following Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. The Japanese government and the plant's operator have assured that the water meets international safety standards, but neighboring countries remain skeptical. China has criticized Japan's decision, accusing it of shifting the risk of nuclear contamination onto humanity. Some experts argue that the radiation levels in the released water pose minimal risks to human health, while others suggest considering alternative methods such as using the water for making concrete. Japan plans to begin releasing the water this summer and continue doing so over several decades.
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT | NBC News