Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean this summer has ignited protests and skepticism worldwide 🌍. Despite Japan’s push for international support, the G7 summit in Hiroshima declined to endorse the move, instead urging reliance on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to verify safety standards.
Protesters in Seoul, South Korea, rallied last week, calling the plan \"reckless.\" One resident told reporters: \"Why harm innocent people? This could devastate fisheries and our food security.\" 🐟 Local organizers warned the discharge might trigger \"long-term ecological risks\" and hit coastal economies.
With the IAEA review pending, critics argue Japan’s timeline prioritizes cost-cutting over transparency. As global outcry grows, questions remain unanswered: How safe is 'treated' water? And who bears the cost if things go wrong? 🔍
