Fukushima water release: trusting scientific innovation and nuclear safety regime

• Main Authors: Caballero-Anthony, Mely, Trajano, Julius Cesar Imperial
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Social sciences::Political science; Country and Region Studies; Non-Traditional Security
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/170214
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Japan’s decision to gradually release treated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean has been found to be scientifically safe, using innovative technological solutions. However, decisions based on science and technology need to be backed by efforts to build trust and confidence at multiple levels amidst politicisation of the issue and threats to the health of our oceans.