If Japan’s plan to release nuke wastewater into the Pacific Ocean is not handled properly, its impact will be devastating to the Pacific region, says WCPFC Executive Director
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Forum says the impact of Japan’s nuke wastewater release likely to last 40 years
Japanese government reassured the regional group that the nuke wastewater release will not take place until it is indeed safe, whilst PIF says the process might take at least 40 years
Fifth briefing session by Japan on plans to release contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Japan reassured the PIF membership that there will be no release from its Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean until it can be ascertained that the water is indeed safe
Japan’s nuclear radioactive waste disposal plans are a fundamental breach of Pacific Peoples right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment: Pacific Groups
Pacific Groups describe Japan’s plan to proceed with the nuclear radioactive waste disposal without proper consultation with and consent from governments and people in the wider Pacific as “premature and unconscionable”
Construction begins at Fukushima plant for water release despite opposition
As Japan begins construction of facilities needed for a planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, experts say it will endanger the lives of people in the Asia-Pacific region
Fukushima, Climate change and health in focus during IAEA chief trip to Fiji
IAEA Director General emphasised to Pacific leaders its commitment to transparency and neutrality in monitoring Japan’s plans to discharge treated water into the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific faces a radioactive future
Japan plans to dump radioactive water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, but its effects on Pacific nations is not clear, writes Robert Richmond
Proof sought by global experts on safety of treated water at Fukushima
Forum experts presented their analysis and findings based on the data received to date on Japan’s plans to discharge ALPS treated water at Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean
Japan’s Fukushima water plans feature in Tokyo talks
SG Puna voiced Pacific’s serious concerns with Japan regarding its plans to release treated, stored nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Nuclear expert reaffirms harm of dumping nuclear-contaminated water into ocean, calls on Japan to stop pressuring opposition voices
Experts urged the Japanese government to truly listen to concerns from the domestic public and the international community that oppose their plan to discharge Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean