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Pollution from Japan's nuclear sewage discharge: 240 days to reach the coast of China, 1200 days later to cover the North Pacific

author:Qingdao North Rong Media

The dispersion of pollutants from Japan's nuclear sewage into the sea has been a matter of constant concern. Recently, a study conducted by an internationally renowned modelling research institute simulated the dispersion of nuclear sewage into the sea and found that these pollutants would reach China's coastal areas within 240 days and cover the North Pacific Ocean after 1200 days.

Pollution from Japan's nuclear sewage discharge: 240 days to reach the coast of China, 1200 days later to cover the North Pacific

This study simulated the dispersion of nuclear effluent after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, and the results showed that after the discharge from Japan, the contaminated water will spread along the direction of the ocean current to the Pacific Ocean. In just a few months, these pollutants will reach China's coast, potentially causing environmental and ecological impacts in Chinese waters.

According to the institute, these pollutants will spread northward with the movement of ocean currents and ocean circulation, eventually covering the North Pacific Ocean. This process can take years, but the concentration of contaminants will gradually decrease.

Pollution from Japan's nuclear sewage discharge: 240 days to reach the coast of China, 1200 days later to cover the North Pacific

The results of this simulation study show that the discharge of nuclear sewage from Japan into the sea has a potential impact on the environment and ecology of neighboring countries and regions. Therefore, relevant countries and departments should strengthen cooperation to jointly deal with this environmental problem.

In fact, the international community has always maintained a high degree of attention on the issue of Japan's nuclear sewage discharge into the sea. Many countries and environmental groups are calling on the Japanese government to reconsider the decision and seek safer and more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of this contaminated water.

However, the Japanese government and TEPCO insist that the treated nuclear effluent has reached discharge standards and will not have much impact on the environment and human health. They said the choice to discharge the contaminated water into the sea was motivated by technical and economic considerations, but also a more "safe and reliable" approach.

Pollution from Japan's nuclear sewage discharge: 240 days to reach the coast of China, 1200 days later to cover the North Pacific

However, this decision was not approved by everyone. Some experts and environmental groups say the discharge of nuclear effluent could lead to the destruction of ecosystems and the emergence of human health problems. They called on the Japanese government to reassess the decision and seek more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of the contaminated water.

In short, the process of dispersing pollutants from Japan's nuclear sewage into the sea is a complex environmental issue. We need more research and collaboration to address this issue. At the same time, we should also pay more attention to environmental protection and nuclear safety to protect the ecology and environment of our common earth.

Source: It's a tanuki's dream

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