Radioactive Water Leak at Fukushima Plant Draws Criticism
Japan's industry minister demands improved safety measures following a recent leak, highlighting ongoing decommissioning challenges.
- Japan's industry minister criticizes the president of TEPCO for a radioactive water leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant, raising safety concerns.
- The recent leak involved 1.5 metric tons of highly radioactive water, downgraded from an initial estimate of 5.5 tons.
- The incident has sparked unease among local communities and international observers, highlighting the challenges of the plant's decommissioning process.
- TEPCO is urged to improve safety measures and prevent human errors, with the president apologizing for the mishaps.
- The leaks have intensified opposition to the planned discharge of treated wastewater into the sea, a project opposed by fishing groups and neighboring countries.