In a move sparking global curiosity 🤔, Japan has agreed to allow China and other stakeholders to independently monitor the discharge of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The deal, confirmed by China’s Foreign Ministry, follows months of talks since August 2023. 🌏
What’s the Plan?
Under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Japan will set up a long-term monitoring system covering all stages of the water release. China and other stakeholders can now conduct their own sampling, testing, and lab comparisons—a major win for transparency! 🔬✨
Science Over Politics?
Both nations pledged to keep dialogue \"constructive and science-based,\" prioritizing environmental safety and human health. Think of it as a global group project 🌱, but with radiation detectors. The focus? Ensuring Pacific communities and marine ecosystems stay protected. 🐠
While concerns linger, this collaboration marks a rare moment of unity in addressing one of the world’s trickiest environmental challenges. Stay tuned for updates! 📡
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Japan agrees to China's independent monitoring of Fukushima wastewater
cgtn.com