Fukushima Daiichi: Japan begins dumping radioactive waste into the Pacific ocean | Oneindia News

Fukushima Daiichi: Japan begins dumping radioactive waste into the Pacific ocean | Oneindia News

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, a move that has sparked protests and import bans from China and Hong Kong, and anger in nearby fishing communities.

The plant’s operator, Tokyo Electric Power pumped a small quantity of water from the plant, two days after the plan was approved by Japan’s government.

The operator said it has not identified any abnormalities with the seawater pump or surrounding facilities.

The discharge, which is expected to take 30 to 40 years, has caused anger in neighbouring countries and concern among fishers that it will destroy their industry as consumers steer clear of seafood caught in and around Fukushima.

The whole issue starts and revolves around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant located in Japan.

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