Japan Says First Release , of Treated Radioactive Water , From Fukushima Complete.<br />On September 11, the operator of the Fukushima <br />nuclear power plant said that it had completed the first <br />release of treated radioactive water into the ocean.<br />'The Independent' reports that the company said <br />it would inspect and clean the facility before <br />beginning the next release in the coming weeks.<br />On August 24, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear <br />plant first began discharging treated and <br />diluted wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.<br />The radioactive water has been accumulating <br />since 2011 when the plant was damaged <br />by a massive earthquake and tsunami. .<br />'The Independent' reports that the first <br />release comes as a milestone in the <br />decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.<br />'The Independent' reports that the first <br />release comes as a milestone in the <br />decommissioning of the wrecked power plant.<br />However, the decades-long process of releasing the <br />radioactive water has met with strong opposition <br />by neighboring countries and fishing groups.<br />In response to the discharge, <br />China has imposed a ban on all <br />imports of Japanese seafood. .<br />The decision, which has impacted both <br />producers and exporters, prompted Japan <br />to open an emergency relief fund.<br />While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister <br />Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of <br />the process in an attempt to win international support.<br />While speaking at a G20 summit last week, Prime Minister <br />Fumio Kishida stressed the safety and transparency of <br />the process in an attempt to win international support.<br />According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power <br />Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water <br />were released over the first 17-day release. .<br />According to the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power <br />Company Holdings, 7,800 tons of treated water <br />were released over the first 17-day release.
