PARIS, FRANCE / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2024 / As Japan nears a year since the release of reclaimed water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to visit the site on August 24, 2024. According to GreeNewclear, a leading advocate of sustainable and green energy solutions, this visit is intended to highlight the government’s ongoing efforts to address the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster while addressing international and domestic concerns.

Since the discharge began on August 24, 2023, the Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (TEPCO), which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, have worked to ensure that the process follows strict safety protocols. Over the past year, monitoring efforts have consistently shown that radioactivity levels in the surrounding ocean are well within safe limits that meet both national and international safety standards.

During his visit, Kishida is expected to meet with local officials and representatives of the fishing industry, a sector that has been significantly affected by the discharge of the wastewater, particularly in terms of reputational damage. Despite assurances from both the Japanese government and international organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the treated water poses no threat to human health or the environment, concerns persist, particularly in neighboring countries such as China, which has imposed a ban on imports of Japanese seafood in response to the discharge of the wastewater.

As an organization dedicated to promoting safe and sustainable energy practices, GreeNewclear recognizes the critical importance of maintaining public trust through transparency and rigorous scientific monitoring. Kishida’s visit underscores Japan’s commitment to transparency and safety in dealing with the aftermath of Fukushima. The government’s monitoring program, along with independent assessments by the IAEA, have consistently shown that the concentration of tritium – a radioactive hydrogen isotope that remains in treated water – is well below the World Health Organization’s limit for drinking water. The most recent batch of released water contained just 18 becquerels of tritium per liter, well below the safety limit.

TEPCO’s venting plan, which is part of a broader strategy to decommission the Fukushima power plant, calls for the discharge of about 54,600 tons of treated water in seven rounds during the current fiscal year. So far, seven rounds have been completed and no abnormalities have been detected in the seawater around the plant. These results are consistent with the IAEA’s findings, which confirm that the venting process complies with international safety standards and has negligible radiological impacts on humans and the environment.

The IAEA Task Force established to monitor the safety of the discharge of the reclaimed water continues to monitor the situation closely. Its latest report following a mission in April 2024 confirms that Japan’s procedures and regulatory framework are robust and that the discharge process is being carried out safely and transparently.

As the anniversary of the water release approaches, Kishida’s visit to Fukushima marks an important milestone in Japan’s recovery from the 2011 disaster. It is also an opportunity for the prime minister to reassure the public and the international community that the government remains vigilant in protecting both the environment and the health of its citizens.

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