Next month, Japan is expected to dispose of its nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The Japanese government claims that the water will be treated to remove most radioactive elements, but not all, before it is discharged.
The 1.3 million metric tons of wastewater has raised considerable questions about its safety and potential impact on the ecosystem and marine life.
To shed light on these concerns, we sought insights from CGTN science reporter Zheng Yibing.
