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Podcast: Radioactive Show
Episode: Scientists on the Fukushima waste water issue (part 1)
Description: March 11 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the devastating Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that caused the disaster at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This year, Tokyo Electric Power (or Tepco) is pushing forward with plans to release 1.3 million tons of radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean.This show features independent scientific experts who are assisting Pacific Island Forum members regarding Japan's plans to discharge radioactive waste water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean. Part one of a two part series (see part two here: https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/scientists-fukushima-waste-water-issue-part-2)Dr. Ken Buesseler, Senior Scientist and Oceanographer o...