Sushi is among several shunned foods as Japan dumps treated radioactive water into the Pacific. Experts say the fear is irrational but understandable.
Tag: Radiation
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Japan Starts Releasing Radioactive Fukushima Water
The nuclear plant failed 12 years ago in an earthquake and tsunami, and officials say they have run out of space to store water used to cool the ruined reactors.
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On Japan’s Radioactive Fukushima Water, it’s a Question of Trust
If Japan dumps its tainted Fukushima water in the ocean, what’s to stop other countries from doing the same?
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Japan to Release Treated Water From Ruined Nuclear Plant Despite Concerns
In the face of regional and domestic objections, the country plans to proceed with a discharge at Fukushima that will eventually reach more than a million tons of water.
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Radioactive Water Is Complicating Japan and Korea’s New Friendship
Japan’s plan to discharge treated water from its destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant has triggered a backlash in the region, especially in highly polarized South Korea.