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Japan to start releasing Fukushima wastewater as soon as Thursday | CNN
Tokyo CNN — Japan will begin releasing treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean as early as Thursday, officials announced on Tuesday, following months of heightened public anxiety and pushback from many neighboring countries. Prime Min
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TEPCO, Japan’s government, and the IAEA also argue that tritium occurs naturally in the environment, including in rain and tap water, so the wastewater release should be safe.
But experts are divided on the risk this poses. Most national agencies agree that small amounts of tritium aren’t too harmful, but could be dangerous if consumed in large amounts.
Some scientists worry that diluting the wastewater could harm marine life, with pollutants that could accumulate in the already frail ecosystem. One expert, who helped Pacific Island nations review and assess the wastewater release plan, told CNN it was “ill-advised” and premature.
Others argue we just don’t have enough studies or data yet on the longer-term biological effects of exposure to tritium.
The diluted water will be released through an undersea tunnel off the coast, into the Pacific Ocean. Third parties including the IAEA will monitor the discharge during and after its release.