South Korean protesters rally against Japan's decision to dump radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, while China expresses concerns and imposes a ban on seafood imports from Japan. Despite the approval from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), China argues that Japan needs to acknowledge the potential dangers of the wastewater. South Korea also criticizes the IAEA's review process and a lawmaker even goes on a hunger strike in protest. Russia implements radiation testing for Japanese seafood imports. The Japanese government cites the lack of storage space for the contaminated water as a reason for the discharge. The Fukushima disaster in 2011 resulted in the contamination of water sources, and the treated water is to be released after undergoing filtration. While the IAEA claims the discharge will have a negligible radiological impact, China disputes the safety and effectiveness of the filtration system.
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:58:51 GMT | Новая газета. Европа