China’s proposed nuclear power plant in East Sea raises concernsVietNamNet Bridge - Scientists say It will be very difficult to ensure safety for a nuclear power plant on the sea and fix problems from radiation leaks. China is getting closer to the construction of nuclear power plants in the sea, which may be used to support its illegal projects on the East Sea. Moreover, if troubles occur, they will also affect the territorial waters of many countries in the region.In conclusion, scientists said they can see three big problems. First, the risks the power plants on the sea will face are much higher than the ones in mainland.Second, if accidents occur, the consequences will be serious because the radiation will spread more quickly in the marine environment.Third, it will be costly and difficult to fix problems at the plants on the sea. Meanwhile, the radioactive pollution will be much more serious than other hazardous substances.Vietnam, like other countries in the area to be affected by the project, has the right to ask for international organizations to inspect the safety of the project.

Source: VietNamNet News July 20, 2016 00:56 UTC