Tag:Fukushima nuclear plant

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Why Japan must end its plan to pollute Pacific Ocean

Nuclear energy authorities in Japan have recently authorised a highly-controversial plan to discharge radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear power plant into the Pacific. The...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2022

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Seoul seeks IMO’s involvement in dispute over Fukushima radioactive water

South Korea has asked the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to explore ways to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog to ensure safety in Japan’s...

Michael Simire - May 14, 2021

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S. Korea gives condition for Japan’s release of radioactive water into sea

South Korea would not object to Japan’s plan to release radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea as long as...

Michael Simire - April 19, 2021

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Korea to participate in IAEA efforts on safety over Fukushima water release

South Korea will take active part in efforts by the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to verify safety related to Japan’s...

Michael Simire - April 15, 2021

Pollution

Pacific Islands Forum urges Japan to rethink decision to discharge nuclear wastewater

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has expressed deep concern over Japan’s decision to dump wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, urging...

Michael Simire - April 14, 2021