Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
,"to ensure fisherfolk can continue their activities with peace of mind, and we pledge to continue doing so even if the water release takes a long time."
The Japanese government says it's making the wastewater safe in part by diluting it with seawater and releasing it very slowly. The International Atomic Energy Agency hasand said it is consistent with international safety standards. The agency plans to conduct independent monitoring to make sure the discharge is done safely.
"Should we rebuild our economy to make the most of our local environment," he asks."Or can't we speak up against the people of Tokyo yet?" Takashi Nakajima says that despite the government's assurances, locals don't really have enough information to decide whether the water discharge is safe or not.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the PacificLocal fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Leer más »
As Japan readies Fukushima water for Pacific release on Thursday, officials seek to calm health concernsJapan plans to begin a decades-long process of releasing treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday.
Leer más »
Japan readies Fukushima water for Pacific release on ThursdayJapan plans to begin a decades-long process of releasing treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday.
Leer más »
Japan readies Fukushima water for Pacific release on ThursdayJapan plans to begin a decades-long process of releasing treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday.
Leer más »
Japan readies Fukushima water for Pacific release on ThursdayJapan plans to begin a decades-long process of releasing treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday.
Leer más »
Japan readies Fukushima water for Pacific release on ThursdayJapan plans to begin a decades-long process of releasing treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday.
Leer más »