Fukushima nuclear plant starts 2nd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant said it began releasing a second batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea on Thursday after the first\u2026

The wastewater discharges, which are expected to continue for decades, have been strongly opposed by fishing groups and neighboring countries including South KoreaJapan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant said it began releasing a second batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea on Thursday after the first round of discharges ended smoothly.

TEPCO and the government say discharging the water into the sea is unavoidable because the tanks will reach capacity early next year and space at the plant will be needed for its decommissioning, which is expected to take decades. Some scientists say, however, that the continuing release of low-level radioactive materials is unprecedented and needs to be monitored closely.

Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita promoted Japanese scallops at a food fair in Malaysia on Wednesday on the sidelines of a regional farm ministers’ meeting.

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