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The Australian government has backed the release of treated water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, while calling for continued reassurance to be provided to countries across the region.
The Japanese government yesterday began the first phase of water releases into the Pacific Ocean, prompting China to ban all seafood imports from Japan. Fukushima fishing communities and Pacific island countries have also expressed unease.
While on-site technology is being used to remove most harmful substances, it is unable to filter out tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. The nuclear power plant operator Tepco said the first batch of discharged water would contain about 190 becquerels of tritium per litre – well below the World Health Organization drinking water limit of 10,000 becquerels per litre.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement:
Australia, like other countries in our region, is committed to the ongoing protection of the Blue Pacific. We welcome Japan’s transparency and international engagement including with Pacific island countries and expect this to continue.
Australia has confidence in the process that has led to the decision by Japan to release the treated water.
Dfat said Australia supported the “critical role” of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Japan’s plans for managing the release, noting its findings in early July that the release would be consistent with internationally accepted safety standards that ensure the protection of people and the environment:
Australia has full confidence in the IAEA’s independent, impartial, and science-based technical advice. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency issued advice on 11 July 2023 supporting the IAEA’s assessment that the proposed discharge will not adversely impact people or the environment.
Australia welcomes the IAEA’s commitment to provide ongoing monitoring and periodic review…
2023-08-24 20:49:19
Source from www.theguardian.com
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