Is Fukushima radiation reaching the US?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found “no evidence that radionuclides from the Fukushima incident are present in U.S. food supply at levels that would pose a public health concern.” In addition to FDA, the Environmental Protection Agency monitors water, air, and other environmental sources.
Has radiation from Japan reached California?
After a two-and-a-half year ocean journey, radioactive contamination from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan has drifted to within 160 kilometers of the California coast, according to a new study. But the radiation levels are minuscule and do not pose a threat, researchers say.
Can Japan’s nuclear power plant release water into the ocean?
The International Atomic Energy Agency approves the Japanese government’s plan noting that releasing it into the ocean meets global standards of practice. IAEA’s Director General Rafael Grossi pointed out that this is a common way to release water at nuclear power plants, even when they are not in emergency situations.
Will Japan’s plan to release contaminated water in stages be harmful?
China and South Korea have objected to Japan’s plan to release the contaminated water in stages, arguing that the sheer volume of contaminated water flowing into the Pacific Ocean could become a health, food safety, and environmental hazard.
What is Japan’s policy on processed water in the ocean?
“The Japanese government has compiled basic policies to release the processed water into the ocean, after ensuring the safety levels of the water … and while the government takes measures to prevent reputational damage,” Suga told reporters.
Can radioactive tritium be released into the Pacific Ocean?
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