Japan Says First Release , of Treated Radioactive Water , From Fukushima Complete.
On September 11, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant said that it had completed the first release of treated radioactive water into the ocean.
'The Independent' reports that the company said it would inspect and clean the facility before beginning the next release in the coming weeks.
On August 24, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant first began discharging treated and diluted wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The radioactive water has been accumulating since 2011 when the plant was damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami.
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'The Independent' reports that the first release comes as a milestone in the decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.
'The Independent' reports that the first release comes as a milestone in the decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.
However, the decades-long process of releasing the radioactive water has met with strong opposition by neighboring countries and fishing groups.
In response to the discharge, China has imposed a ban on all imports of Japanese seafood.
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The decision, which has impacted both producers and exporters, prompted Japan to open an emergency relief fund.
While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of the process in an attempt to win international support.
While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of the process in an attempt to win international support.
According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water were released over the first 17-day release.
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According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water were released over the first 17-day release.
