Japan has begun its fifth round of releasing treated nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, a move critics call 'extremely irresponsible.' 🌏 Over 7,800 tonnes of wastewater containing radioactive tritium will flow into the sea through May 7, despite fierce pushback from local fishermen, residents, and neighboring countries.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian slammed the decision, calling it a risk to 'the health of all humanity' and marine ecosystems. 'Japan is acting unilaterally while ignoring concerns about safety and monitoring,' he said. China urges international cooperation to establish long-term oversight to prevent irreversible harm.
The backlash isn’t just diplomatic. Over 360 Japanese plaintiffs, including Fukushima fishers, are now suing the government and plant operator TEPCO to halt the discharge. Activist Masashi Goto warns: 'Diluting radioactive water doesn’t make it safe – this is ignorance disguised as science.' 💧🔬
Since August 2023, Japan has released over 31,200 tonnes of wastewater. Plans for 2024 include seven more discharges totaling 54,600 tonnes with 14 trillion becquerels of tritium – a toxic plot twist straight out of a dystopian movie. 🎬
