Pacific discharge from Fukushima nuclear plant crosses 172,000 tons in 3 years

TEPCO marked three years of treated-water releases from Fukushima Daiichi, discharging 172,700 tons into the Pacific in 22 rounds.

The releases are a key step in decommissioning the damaged plant and are being monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Debate over environmental safety persists, with repercussions for ties with China and Russia, Japanese seafood exports, and compensation issues.