Japan has dismissed criticism of its plan as unscientific, saying that the treated water is well within safety standards, and pointing out that such releases into oceans are routine around the world
Fishing boats in Iwaki, a coastal city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 4, 2019. The Japanese authorities conduct routine screenings of seafood from the region.
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