THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
August 23, 2023 at 17:39 JST
From right: economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, Fukushima Governor Masao Uchibori, Okuma Mayor Jun Yoshida and Futaba Mayor Shiro Izawa at the Fukushima prefectural government’s office on Aug. 22 (Shoko Rikimaru)
Local government officials expressed concerns and outrage over plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, while some businesses say they are already suffering from the negative effects. [Read More]
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