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In 1993, the Japanese government called the Russian dumping extremely regrettable. Now, the Japanese government justifies its plans to discharge over 1 million tons of radioactive waste water as “necessary” because storage space is not available, and that the water is not contaminated but “treated”.Nov 17, 2021

Is Japan dumping nuclear waste in ocean?

Japan has approved a plan to release more than one million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. The water will be treated and diluted so radiation levels are below those set for drinking water.

Did Japan release the radioactive water?

Japan's government announced last April that it had decided to release the water over several decades into the Pacific Ocean, despite strong opposition from local fishers and neighbouring China and South Korea.

Why did Japan release radioactive water?

Japan's government says releasing the water is the most realistic option and will enable workers at the site to proceed with decommissioning the plant – a costly operation that is expected to take about 40 years.

Is Fukushima still radioactive 2022?

Japan's industry ministry and the IAEA have agreed to compile an interim report on the water discharge plan in 2022. Officials say it is now safe to live in most areas around the plant except for its immediate surroundings after extensive decontamination work.

Is Japan still radioactive?

Is there still radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki? The radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki today is on a par with the extremely low levels of background radiation (natural radioactivity) present anywhere on Earth. It has no effect on human bodies.

Has Fukushima been cleaned up?

However, at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, "We're still just very near the starting line" for cleaning up after the meltdowns and explosions triggered by the natural disasters, Fukushima prefecture Governor Masao Uchibori said at a 17 February press briefing.

Why Is Japan dumping nuclear waste into the ocean?

Now, the Japanese government justifies its plans to discharge over 1 million tons of radioactive waste water as “necessary” because storage space is not available, and that the water is not contaminated but “treated”.

How does Japan dispose of nuclear waste?

Japan still lacks a dedicated disposal site for equipment used at nuclear plants, forcing plant operators to store the waste at their facilities. The ministry says the storage of the out-of-service equipment is getting in the way of the decommissioning process.

Is Nagasaki still radioactive?

Is there still radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki? The radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki today is on a par with the extremely low levels of background radiation (natural radioactivity) present anywhere on Earth. It has no effect on human bodies.