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Japan to release 1 million tons of treated water from Fukushima power plant, despite protests

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Despite mixed reactions and calls not to do so, Japan will begin releasing more than a million tons of water from its Fukushima power plant on Thursday, insisting that it is safe to do so.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement on Tuesday, revealing he had asked Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), the plant’s operator to swiftly prepare for the action.

The since-treated water was used to cool multiple nuclear reactors which were devastated by a tsunami in 2011, following an earthquake.

The announcement has triggered controversy and protests across not just Japan, but all over Asia. Though primarily fishermen, many businesses across the continent fear the water release will damage not only their well-being, but their businesses’ reputations.

Kishida says his government is ready to take measures to ensure the safety of people using the water, and furthermore, will support business that may suffer from reputational damage associated with the water release.

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