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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi

Fukushima nuclear plant begins tests of wastewater release plan; fishing officials remain opposed

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The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant began tests on Monday of newly constructed facilities for discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a plan strongly opposed by local fishing communities and neighboring countries.

The tests at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant use fresh water instead of the treated water, operator Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said.

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