Is Japan still leaking radiation?
Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea in 2 years. The accumulating water has been stored in tanks at the Fukushima Daiichi plant since 2011, when a massive earthquake and tsunami damaged its reactors and their cooling water became contaminated and began leaking.
Can you drink radioactive water?
Different doses of radiation cause different health effects. Drinking water that has radionuclides in it puts you in contact with very low doses of radiation every day. You have a higher risk of getting cancer if you drink water with radionuclides in it every day for many years.
How do you disable radioactive material?
There are two ways to reduce radioactivity; one is by shielding using concrete, lead, or water for γ-rays and or electron beams; these function by absorbance and/or scattering of the radiation. The second is to rely on adsorption of the radionuclides by materials such as zeolites, as mentioned in the introduction.
Will Japan release nuclear wastewater into the ocean?
CGTN is not responsible for any of the translations. Last week, the Japanese government, regardless of strong opposition from its citizens, environment groups and neighboring countries, approved and announced a plan to release millions of tonnes of nuclear wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Can TEPCO remove radioactive waste from Tokyo’s nuclear power plant?
The plant’s operator, Tokyo Electric Power [Tepco], and government officials say tritium, a radioactive material that is not harmful in small amounts, cannot be removed from the water, but other radionuclides can be reduced to levels allowed for release.
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.
Is Japan’s discharge of contaminated water acceptable?
“The discharge of contaminated water is not a domestic decision but has an international significance. Therefore, the Japanese government’s position is not acceptable, but it’s not fully consulting with its neighboring countries.” The Japanese government’s announcement also prompted some United Nations (UN) representatives to act.