It’s been more than one week since Japan started releasing Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean. This marks the first of four planned discharges, totaling over 1.3 million tonnes of nuclear-contaminated water over the next 30 years.
Despite Japan's assertion that the water is "safe," the move has sparked strong reactions worldwide, including protests aimed at banning Japanese seafood imports. Critics question the authority behind declaring the plan "safe" and are calling for exploration of alternative options. Concerns also linger about the short- and long-term effects of nuclear contaminants on the environment and potential risks to nearby countries.
In this edition of Dialogue, guests David Morris, vice chair of the UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network; Dr. Anna Von Rebay, chief executive officer of Ocean Vision Legal; and Mario Cavolo, senior fellow at the Center for China & Globalization, discuss the implications of Japan’s decision and the broader impact on global environmental policies.
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Is discharging nuclear-contaminated water into ocean a safe plan?
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