AP, TOKYOA Japanese government panel on Friday roughly accepted a draft proposal for releasing into the sea massive amounts of radioactive water being stored at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. Fishers and residents fear possible health effects from releasing the radioactive water as well as harm to the region’s image, and fishing and farming industry. The ministry said the controlled release to the sea is superior than other methods, because its traveling route is predictable and easier to sample and monitor. Some said a release of the water should not be rushed or it would compromise Fukushima’s reconstruction. The report acknowledged that the water release would harm industries that still face reluctant consumers, despite diligent safety checks.

Source: Taipei Times February 01, 2020 16:07 UTC