Your current location:HOME >opinions >IAEA chief stresses further monitoring of Fukushima nuke wastewater discharge 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 10:10:24 Source: Internet compilationEdit:opinions
(Xinhua) 14:36, March 13, 2024TOKYO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
TOKYO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi emphasized continued efforts in monitoring Japan's ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, local media reported on Wednesday.
The IAEA chief reiterated the organization's commitment to further monitoring the discharge as he met with local fishermen in Iwaki City of the northeast prefecture of Fukushima during a three-day trip in the country.
Underscoring that the discharge marks merely the initial phase of a long process, Grossi stated that "much effort will be required in the lengthy process ahead," national news agency Kyodo reported.
Grossi, emphasizing the IAEA's role as an independent observer, reiterated the organization's stance on maintaining vigilance throughout the process.
The visit to Fukushima Prefecture marks Grossi's first since July last year and notably, his first visit following the commencement of the discharge. He is also expected to inspect the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to assess the discharge later in the afternoon.
While the Japanese government and the plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) have asserted the safety and necessity of the discharge, concerns have been raised by neighboring countries and local stakeholders regarding potential environmental impacts.
Last month, TEPCO started its fourth round of release of the nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect2024-05-21 09:59
A sellout WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the Caitlin Clark era2024-05-21 09:45
Reign snap 52024-05-21 09:41
Kyle Walker is welcomed back to £3.5million home he shares with Annie Kilner2024-05-21 09:33
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry2024-05-21 08:56
MLB and Nike announce 2025 uniforms will have larger jersey lettering and custom2024-05-21 08:54
The spy who came from the circus: He was a favourite of George VI, a chum of Churchill2024-05-21 08:29
Reign snap 52024-05-21 08:22
Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands2024-05-21 08:19
Deadly news helicopter crash likely caused by shaky inspections, leading to loose parts, feds say2024-05-21 07:38
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement2024-05-21 09:58
Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection2024-05-21 09:43
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to throw off mound Saturday for first time since elbow injury2024-05-21 09:25
Mississippi city council member pleads guilty to federal drug charges2024-05-21 08:38
What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?2024-05-21 08:31
Connecticut lawmakers take first steps to pass bill calling for cameras at absentee ballot boxes2024-05-21 08:27
Local elections 2024: Full results show which parties won in YOUR area2024-05-21 08:20
Former New York Giants player Aaron Thomas, who caught 35 touchdown passes, dies at 862024-05-21 07:59
Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia2024-05-21 07:46
Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 32024-05-21 07:25