Despite the concerns raised and opposition to the Japanese proposal to release nuclear waste water to the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster; the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the United Nations have given clearance.
Arguing for the proposal, the IAEA after meeting with Pacific Island Forum Officials, suggested that the waste water has been treated and is safe for release.
The Pacific Island Forum has not released any information yet on the results of meeting with IAEA Director – General Rafael Grossi in the Cook Islands last week, but Japanese media have not only carried news of the clearance, but also suggested that the water release could take place as early as next month.