Shocking Revelation: Americans Unaware of Japan’s Nuclear Water Release, Demand Transparency

Japan’s controversial release of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean since August 24 has sparked global concerns—but many in North America and Europe remain completely in the dark. CGTN took to the streets in the U.S. to gauge public awareness, and the results were eye-opening: most interviewees had no idea about the ongoing discharge, citing a lack of media coverage.

\"The ocean belongs to everyone. No single country should act like they own it,\" said one New Yorker, visibly shocked after learning about the issue. Others shared fears about long-term health risks and environmental damage, with one LA resident asking, \"Is this another ‘Stranger Things’ situation? Are we all just lab rats now?\"

While local U.S. news outlets stay silent, young activists are urging transparency, calling it a global ecological justice issue. As one college student put it: \"If the ocean’s in trouble, we’re all in trouble.\"

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We Talk: Americans' take on the 'hidden nuclear sewage'

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