"Controversy Surrounds Japan's Decision on Fukushima Water Release"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with his ministers on August 22 to discuss the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. The water, stored in tanks, has reached 98 percent of capacity and contains trace amounts of tritium. The release, planned for late August or early September, aims to minimize the impact on fisheries, but faces opposition from local fishermen and neighboring countries like China. Kishida will visit Fukushima to inspect the facilities and address concerns from fisheries associations. The International Atomic Energy Agency has stated that the planned discharge complies with global safety standards.