Yesterday late Monday (Dec. 8), a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan, shaking buildings and hearts across the region. Operators at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant immediately suspended the planned ocean discharge of treated wastewater for extra safety checks. 🌊⚠️
Since the 2011 tsunami, Fukushima has been releasing diluted, filtered water under strict monitoring. After Monday's quake, teams ran fresh safety inspections—so far, no issues have popped up at nearby nuclear facilities in Hokkaido or in the prefectures of Aomori, Miyagi and Fukushima.
Think of it like pausing a software update the moment your laptop hiccups—you double-check every line of code before hitting go again. Japan's nuclear watchdog is now surveying water quality and reactor stability, with real-time data updates shared online. 📱🔍
For tech-savvy, eco-aware young professionals across South and Southeast Asia, this is a reminder of the tightrope between energy demands and environmental safety. We'll keep you posted as Japan's teams give the all-clear. 🙌
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Fukushima wastewater discharge halted after strong Japan quake
cgtn.com
