Starting on August 24th, Japan plans to release over 3 million tons of radioactive cooling water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea over the next 30 years, sparking global safety and health concerns.
This issue not only concerns Japan’s neighboring countries but also has implications for the United States, particularly those living on the East Coast. For example, Massachusetts faces a similar dilemma with nuclear irradiated water at the retired Plymouth nuclear power station, and Holtec is central to the debate about its release into Cape Cod Bay.
To address these critical issues, we have two experts who will provide in-depth insights:
Dr. Robert Richmond will discuss key issues regarding the release of the treated, radioactively contaminated water from Fukushima, including the environmental and health implications of the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water release.
Ms. Diane Turco will provide a regional perspective on the nuclear irradiated water issue in the Plymouth area, specifically addressing the nuclear-contaminated water release from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. She aims to shed light on how this issue impacts our oceans and our health.