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The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands has sharply criticized Japan's decision to proceed with a third release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, calling it \"irresponsible\" amid ongoing global concerns.
\"If the nuclear waste is safe, it should be stored in Japan,\" the PM declared in September, echoing widespread skepticism about the discharge plan. Over 1.3 million tonnes of water – used to cool reactors after the 2011 Fukushima disaster – have now been released since August, despite protests from neighboring countries, fishing communities, and environmental groups.
Japan maintains the water is filtered and diluted to safe levels, but Pacific Island nations like the Solomon Islands argue the move risks marine ecosystems and food security. Scientists remain divided on long-term impacts, while social media buzzes with memes comparing the situation to dystopian sci-fi plots.
As debates over ocean safety and transparency intensify, one thing’s clear: This ripple effect isn’t fading anytime soon.
Scientists remain divided on long-term impacts, while social media buzzes with memes comparing the situation to dystopian sci-fi plots. 
