Fukushima wastewater to be released into ocean
Japan’s government has approved plans to release wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Japan says it will run out of storage and the water will be treated and diluted to ensure radiation levels are below those set for drinking water. However, the local fishing industry has strongly opposed the move, as have China and South Korea. Oceanographer, Dr Simon Boxall discusses the potential environmental impact of these plans. Also, Twitter has announced plans to open its Africa headquarters in Ghana. Software developer Regina Honu tells us what makes the country an attractive destination. Plus, the ±«Óătv’s Justin Rowlatt meets environmental activist Greta Thunberg to talk about what difference the pandemic has made to the fight against climate change.
(Picture: Workers during the clean-up during the aftermath of the Tsunami / Credit: AFP)
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