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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water this week

2023-08-22 12:46
The controversial plan will proceed despite opposition from local fishermen and neighbouring countries.
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water this week

Japan will start releasing treated wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, despite opposition from its neighbours.

The decision comes weeks after the UN's nuclear watchdog approved the plan.

Some 1.34 million tonnes of water - enough to...