The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that it has evaluated the plan for the release of contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and deemed it in compliance with international safety standards. This evaluation was conveyed by IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, where he presented a comprehensive report. Grossi explained, "After two years of evaluation, it is clear that the plan is appropriate and can be trusted from a technical perspective."
Upon the request of the Japanese government, the IAEA formed a task force (TF) consisting of experts from 11 countries to assess the oceanic discharge policy. They have submitted interim reports on specific areas and now released a comprehensive report. According to the report, it was concluded that the potential radiological impact on human health and the environment would be negligible if the contaminated water is controlled and gradually discharged into the ocean.
Grossi emphasized that the report, while being an important milestone in their review process, represents only the beginning of their mission. He mentioned that the safety review will continue during the discharge phase, and there are plans to provide transparency to the international community by publicly sharing real-time online monitoring data of the discharge facility through their website.
It is expected that this comprehensive report by the IAEA will provide the Japanese government with substantial justification for the oceanic release of contaminated water, which they can utilize as persuasive material domestically and internationally. Grossi, during his stay in Japan, is scheduled to meet with officials from various government ministries and visit the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. He will also visit South Korea after his stay in Japan.
Are users of Nostr from around the world aware of this situation? What are your thoughts on this issue? I'm particularly curious about the public opinion in Japan. How do Japanese people evaluate the Fukushima contaminated water situation?