The U.N. nuclear agency gave its endorsement on Tuesday to Japan’s planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, saying it meets international standards and its environmental and health impact would be negligible. The plan is opposed by groups in South Korea, China and some Pacific Island nations because of safety concerns and political reasons. Local fishing organizations are worried that their reputation will be damaged even if their catch isn’t contaminated. Jake Adelstein is in Tokyo for FRANCE 24. He tells us more about what is going on.
UN nuclear agency endorses Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean
