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The Latest Breaking News from Fukushima

The Week in Detail: Cluster bombs, Whakaari, and Fukushima waste

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prepares to release diluted radioactive water into the sea

At Japan’s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, giant blue pipes have been constructed to bring in torrents of seawater to dilute radioactive water under a plan to discharge the treated but radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean

Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead

The Guardian - AU

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Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater plan

Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing ripples in the Pacific, writes Chris Bartlett

Newsroom.co.nz

EU, Japan celebrate close cooperation with end of EU food restrictions in wake of Fukushima disaster

The European Union and Japan have announced that the 27-nation bloc will lift the food import restrictions it had imposed in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

The Independent UK

The Fukushima solution causing consternation in China

More than 18,000 people were killed by the huge earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast and the ensuing tsunami that struck on 11 March 2011.

The Week

Toxic tuna? Hong Kong may ban Japan seafood over Fukushima water

Tokyo insists its plans to discharge the treated water from the tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant are safe.

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Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban Japanese products from areas that discharge radioactive water

A top official in Hong Kong says the city would immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

Japan turns to livestreamed fish in Fukushima safety campaign

Tokyo has embarked on a multi-million dollar campaign to convince people it’s safe to release radioactive water.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says

Hong Kong leader John Lee says the city will ban marine products from “a large number prefectures” if Japan discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

Japan defends neutrality of IAEA report on Fukushima water release plan as minister visits plant

Japan’s industry minister has visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to see equipment that would be used in the planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea to ensure the safety of the controversial plan

The Independent UK

Backlash builds as Japan prepares to release wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant

Protesters say the release, which won the endorsement of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog last week, sets a bad precedent that may encourage other countries to dispose nuclear waste into sea.

WEKU

South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater

South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant during a tense meeting in Seoul on Sunday, with protesters screaming outside the door

The Independent UK

South Koreans protest Japan's plans to release treated wastewater from damaged Fukushima plant

Hundreds of people marched in South Korea’s capital on Saturday demanding Japan to scrap its plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant as the head of the United Nations’ nuclear agency met with senior Seoul officials to discuss public concerns over foods safety

The Independent UK

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France 24

Concerns linger over Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into Pacific

Over 12 years ago, the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history caused a massive tsunami that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. We take a look at what's to become of the water used to cool the plant's reactors. With the Fukushima facility rapidly running out…

Radio France Internationale

Japan signs off on plan to pump water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific

Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant have cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan, as China said it would ban some food imports over the decision.

The Guardian - AU

UN report on Japan’s Fukushima water plans fails to placate opponents

While South Korea offers official support, China and other voices in region continue to express concerns over discharge from nuclear plant

The Hindu

IAEA chief Grossi hints at discord among Fukushima report experts

IAEA chief Grossi said he was aware that one or two experts behind the report greenlighting Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant may have had concerns

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South Koreal endorses Fukushima wastewater release, China to ban Japan food imports

South Korea’s government on Friday formally endorsed the safety of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean as it tried to calm people’s fears about food contamination.

The Independent UK

South Korea endorses the safety of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from Fukushima plant

South Korea’s government has formally endorsed the safety of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea as it tries to calm people’s fears about food contamination

Al Jazeera

Seoul backs Fukushima water plan; China imposes Japan food ban

Seoul says proposal to release more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific meets int’l standards.

Bangkok Post

IAEA chief nods to discord among Fukushima report experts

TOKYO: The head of the United Nations' (UN) nuclear watchdog said on Friday that one or two of the team of international experts behind its report greenlighting Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant may have had concerns.

France 24

IAEA chief visits Fukushima as Japan prepares to release treated radioactive water into sea

The United Nations nuclear chief was to visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.

Bangkok Post

Study trips, livestreamed fish: Japan's Fukushima charm campaign

TOKYO: From livestreamed fish to diplomatic study trips, Japan is waging a concerted campaign to calm controversy before it begins releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.

Al Jazeera

Japan may start controversial Fukushima water release next month

Plan to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean over several decades secured IAEA approval on Tuesday.

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