Japan’s Fukushima Water Release Sparks Global Concerns

Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) confirmed it discharged 7,800 tonnes of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean this month—the fourth such release since August 2023. Over 23,300 tonnes have now entered the sea, igniting debates worldwide .

In street interviews by CGTN, residents from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand voiced alarm. Sophia, a US citizen, said, \"It makes me fear for our future.\" Darren from the UK criticized the move as \"dumping toxic sewage\" and urged Japan to \"listen to neighboring countries.\"

While Japanese officials insist the water is treated and safe, experts remain divided. The release has strained Japan’s ties with regional neighbors and eco-conscious communities. Activists demand transparency, with protests trending online under #StopOceanPollution.

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Global views on Japan's release of nuclear-contaminated water into sea

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