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Protests held in Tokyo against nuclear water discharge

By Jiang Xueqing in Tokyo | chinadaily.com.cn 2023-07  https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202307/31/WS64c7b5d8a31035260b819829.html
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Japanese and South Korean civic groups gathered in front of the Japanese Prime Minister’s official residence on Monday in opposition to the administration’s plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean.

People attending the rally said the Japanese government’s insistence on discharging nuclear-contaminated water into the sea is an irresponsible move.

They raised doubts about the Japanese government’s claim the nuclear-contaminated water will be diluted before being released. Whether diluted or not, the protesters said, the overall radioactive substance level in the water remain unchanged.

They stressed discharging the water into the ocean will have a significant impact on the global marine environment.

Last week, a similar protest was held by Japanese people in front of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo.

Protesters said on Friday the ocean discharge plan is unacceptable because it poses a significant danger of radioactive contamination and will adversely affect the marine ecosystem and human health.

Some expressed concerns about Japan’s economy, which they believe will be affected by a boycott movement in neighboring countries and regions.

August 2, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Japan, opposition to nuclear