A team of scientists from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Fukushima to conduct their annual monitoring and sampling mission to ensure the safety of the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. This mission is crucial in maintaining transparency and accountability in the handling of radioactive materials.
Japan initiated the discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in August 2023. The plant suffered severe damage during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, leading to meltdowns in three reactors and the accumulation of significant amounts of radioactive water.
