The Japanese government said last week that contaminated water from the destroyed nuclear power plant could be released into the sea 'around this spring or summer'.
abc.net.au/news/pacific-islands-japan-delay-release-fukushima-waste-fisheries/101869592Pacific Island nations are urging Japan to delay the release of water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant over fears fisheries will be contaminated.The Fukushima nuclear disaster occurred after an earthquake and tsunami near Japan in 2011
The Pacific Island Forum is urging Japan to reconsider the release, saying it is not supported by data "Our region is steadfast that there be no discharge until all parties verify it is safe," PIF secretary-general Henry Puna said on Wednesday at a live-streamed public meeting in Suva, Fiji.
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