Japan temporarily halted the release of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant following a 5.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Fukushima. The operator, TEPCO, suspended operations as a precautionary measure but later confirmed no abnormalities. The release, part of a plan to discharge treated water into the Pacific Ocean, resumed after safety checks. Despite concerns from China and Russia, Japan asserts the safety of the operation, stating that only tritium remains in the filtered water within safe limits. No injuries or significant damage were reported from the earthquake.
Japan Suspends Fukushima Water Release After Earthquake for Safety Check
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