The Japanese government's decision to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean has caused a stir worldwide. The UN's nuclear watchdog says the discharge will have minimal impact, but other nations have suspended aquatic imports from Japan. The water is contaminated with tritium, a difficult-to-filter element, and the Japanese plan is to dilute it with seawater and release it slowly over several decades. Opinions are divided on the potential risks and benefits of this approach, with some arguing that it is better to keep the water on land for monitoring.
