"Japan's Controversial Decision: Second Release of Fukushima's Radioactive Wastewater into the Sea"

Japan has begun releasing its second round of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, with plans to discharge 7,800 tons over the next 17 days. The plant, which currently stores 1.34 million tons of radioactive wastewater, will continue releasing water for decades. The discharges have faced opposition from fishing groups and neighboring countries, leading to protests and bans on Japanese seafood imports. While the government and plant operator claim the water is treated to safe levels, some scientists argue that the ongoing release of low-level radioactive materials should be closely monitored.