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According to Japanese media local time on the 24th, Lejing Power Company said on the same day that the test results showed that the concentration of its gas had "reached the standard", and the nuclear contaminated water would be discharged into the ocean from the afternoon of the 24th local time.
According to the statement of Leking Power Company, they claimed that after testing, the tritium concentration in the nuclear sewage had reached the specified standard, so the nuclear-contaminated water was discharged into the ocean from 1 pm local time on the 24th.
TEPCO plans to extend the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water for 30 years, a considerable time span.
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said the government would take full responsibility for discharging the nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, even if it would take decades. This may be to assuage public concerns and discontent. But this behavior is difficult for the masses to buy.
Japanese people spontaneously organized rallies in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo to express their dissatisfaction with the plan to discharge the contaminated water into the sea. This shows public concern and opposition to the discharge of nuclear wastewater.
According to scientific research released by the Korea Institute of Marine Science and Technology and the Nuclear Energy Research Institute, if the Fukushima nuclear sewage is discharged into the ocean, it may spread to the entire North Pacific Ocean in 10 years due to the influence of ocean currents. This could cause international concern, with China and South Korea becoming the countries most affected by nuclear sewage!
On the 23rd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement: If Japan forces the plan to drain the sea, the Chinese government will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the marine environment, food safety and public health.
Discharging nuclear effluent into the ocean can have a huge impact on the environment, ecosystems and human health.
Marine ecosystem impacts: The discharge of nuclear effluent may result in pollution and damage to marine ecosystems. When radioactive material enters seawater, it may be absorbed, enriched or enter marine organisms. This can affect the growth, reproduction and behavior of marine organisms, leading to disruption of the ecological chain. The death or ecological imbalance of marine flora and fauna can have long-term effects on fisheries resources and entire ecosystems.
Food chain transmission: Radioactive materials may pass through the food chain into the human food supply chain. If marine organisms ingest contaminated water and food, these substances can accumulate in seafood such as fish. Humans consuming these contaminated foods may be exposed to radioactive materials, creating potential risks to human health.
Human health risks: The discharge of nuclear effluent may pose a risk to the health of residents in nearby areas. Although governments may control the concentration of radioactive material in discharged water, long-term exposure to low levels of radioactive material can also adversely affect human health, especially in the case of prolonged exposure.
International Relations: The discharge of nuclear effluent could trigger international controversy and tensions. Nearby countries and regions may be concerned about the spread of nuclear contaminants through ocean currents to their waters, potentially harming their environment and food supplies. This could lead to tensions with neighbouring countries and may even trigger international litigation.
Public discontent: The public may be dissatisfied with the government's decisions on nuclear wastewater treatment. If the public believes that the government does not adequately consider environmental and health risks when dealing with nuclear wastewater, it can lead to protests and discontent.
Scientific uncertainty: Although scientists may make predictions and simulations, the behavior and effects of radioactive material in the ocean are complex, with many uncertainties. As a result, the actual impact may be somewhat more than projected.
Under so many hazards, Japan's insistence on discharging nuclear sewage into the Pacific Ocean is simply outrageous! The Pacific Ocean is not Japan's garbage can, and all mankind must not be allowed to bear the consequences for Japan!!