Japan Begins Releasing More Fukushima Wastewater
Japan has started releasing a second batch of treated wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
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00:00 Japan is dumping more wastewater from its wrecked Fukushima power plant into the ocean.
00:06 The release is expected to last 17 days.
00:09 It's the second batch of treated water to be released after the first one in August
00:14 and September.
00:15 Japan says the water is safe, with most radioactive particles removed, and any left have been
00:21 diluted to international standards.
00:24 Neighbouring countries have protested the release, saying it threatens the environment.