Japan Launches 17th Round of Fukushima Wastewater Discharge
On December 4, Japan began the 17th discharge of treated Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific, reigniting debates over environmental safety, seafood, and global monitoring.
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M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Fukushima Coast
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck 10 km beneath the Pacific off Fukushima on Monday, JMA reports. Details on impacts still emerging.
TEPCO Launches Second Trial to Remove Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 Debris
TEPCO begins its second trial to extract fuel debris from Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2, advancing a complex cleanup that began after the 2011 disaster.
14 Years On: Okuma Residents Voice Fukushima Cleanup Concerns
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Japan Starts Ninth Discharge of Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater
Japan begins its ninth release of Fukushima-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific, facing opposition from local communities and the Chinese mainland.
IAEA Leader Applauds China’s Crucial Role in Fukushima Water Discharge Deal
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Japan Approves China-led Monitoring of Fukushima Wastewater Discharge
Japan has agreed to independent monitoring of Fukushima wastewater discharge, partnering with China and other stakeholders under the IAEA framework to ensure environmental and public health safety.
One Year On: Japan’s Fukushima Wastewater Discharge Sparks Global Concerns
One year after Japan began discharging treated Fukushima wastewater, concerns grow over environmental impact and international trade, especially with the Chinese mainland banning Japanese seafood imports.
Japan Marks One Year of Releasing 55,000 Tonnes of Nuclear Wastewater
One year after Japan began discharging nuclear-contaminated water, 55,000 tonnes have been released, sparking ongoing environmental concerns and international debate.
China Calls for International Oversight of Fukushima Water Release
China urges Japan to collaborate on an independent, long-term international monitoring scheme for Fukushima’s nuclear-contaminated water discharge into the ocean.