July 4, 2023 7:34 PM

UN nuclear watchdog approves plans for release waste water from Fukushima disaster

A UN nuclear watchdog has approved plans by Japan to release waste water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said, the release complies with international standards and will have a negligible impact on the environment. The Fukushima facility is running out of storage space for the water, which was used to cool nuclear reactors. Japan's plan has been opposed by China and South Korea. IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi release...