Ghostly Echoes from Fukushima Wastewater Reach Across Oceans and Generations
By Camilla Liu, The University of Chicago
In the coastal town of Fukushima, where fishermen once proudly displayed their catch and children’s laughter filled the air, a somber mood now lingers. On August 24, 2023, Japan decided to release over 1.3 million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the Pacific Ocean over the next 30 years.
