The water release begins more than 12 years after the March 2011 nuclear meltdowns, caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami.
It marks a milestone for the plant’s battle with an ever-growing radioactive water stockpile that TEPCO and the government say has hampered the daunting task of removing the fatally toxic melted debris from the reactors.
TEPCO executive Junichi Matsumoto said Thursday’s release was planned to start small in order to ensure safety. Fukushima’s fisheries, tourism and economy — which are still recovering from the disaster — worry the release could be the beginning of a new hardship. In 2021, the Japanese government announced plans to release the treated water to the sea. Then, on Sunday, Kishida made a rushed visit to the plant before meeting with fisheries representatives and pledging to support their livelihoods until the release ends.
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