IAEA Approves Japan's Plan to Release Fukushima Radioactive Water into Pacific

Japan has received approval to discharge radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, a decision that has sparked concerns among neighboring countries and environmental groups. The water, which has been treated to remove most radioactive elements, will be released gradually over several decades. Japan argues that the release is necessary to make room for the growing amount of contaminated water stored at the plant, while critics argue that it could harm marine life and affect the livelihoods of fishermen.