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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 · Jul 14, 2023

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 · Jul 14, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023

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 · Jul 10, 2023

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 · Jul 9, 2023

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 · Jul 9, 2023

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 · Jul 8, 2023

Ukraine wins Turkey’s backing for Nato membership but Biden urges caution on timing

Volodymyr Zelenskiy hails support from Turkey, a key mediator in the war, as Joe Biden warns of perils of joining alliance during a time of conflict

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

Iran, Russia Are Chided Repeatedly At Heated UN Security Council Meeting

Tehran berated for JCPOA violations including illegal weapons transfers and increasing ballistic missile development and testing

Zenger · Jul 7, 2023

Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

India’s potential should be marshalled to act as a bridge between conflicting parties in the Indo-Pacific, in West Asia and in Europe

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023