Should 1.3 million tons of radioactive waste be dumped into the Pacific?

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Should 1.3 million tons of radioactive waste be dumped into the Pacific?

Japan is on track to dispose of 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, a plan that has received endorsement from the International nuclear watchdog. However, protesters and Greenpeace claim that the decision made by the G7 reflects a prioritization of politics over science. Is the anger and anxiety surrounding this disposal of nuclear waste justified? Guests: Susanne Klien Associate Professor at Hokkaido University Zhao Ying China Commentator Richard Connor UN World Water Development Report Editor-in-chief