Fishermen worry over decision to release Fukushima plant water
16 February 2022 |
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Fishermen in Fukushima are frustrated by the government's decision to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. More than 1 million tons of treated water will be discharged.
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