UN nuclear watchdog says the release of treated radioactive water will have a negligible impact on the environment. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TOKYO - International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi on Wednesday vouched for the safety of Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean after he surveyed the facility.
Mr Grossi said there were no pending issues, after surveying the wrecked power plant and feeding flounder raised in the treated radioactive water as proof of its harmlessness. “I don’t have a magic solution for the doubts and concerns that may exist, but we do have one thing ... we are going to stay here with you for decades to come... until the last drop of the water has been safely discharged,” he said.The plan still needs official approval from the national nuclear regulatory body, which is expected on Friday.
To assuage international concerns, Mr Grossi said he will follow up his visit to Japan with a tour of South Korea and the Pacific Islands to explain the water will have no negative impact on the environment.
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