News & Insights Across Asia
Approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water overflowed from the U.S. Yokota Air Base in Japan during heavy rainfall in August, raising environmental concerns over delayed reporting.
Japan has begun its ninth round of releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, amid ongoing domestic and international opposition.
One year after Japan began releasing nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, 55,000 tonnes have been discharged, sparking ongoing domestic and international concerns over environmental impacts.
About 25 tonnes of radioactive water have leaked within the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, sparking renewed safety concerns amid ongoing ocean discharge of treated contaminated water.
An intensive heat wave grips the United States, setting record-breaking temperatures and raising concerns about global climate patterns.
Massive wildfires in Chile’s Valparaiso region have claimed 123 lives, emphasizing global environmental challenges and the need for proactive disaster management.
Fijian youths express strong opposition to Japan’s planned discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean, citing threats to marine life and islanders’ livelihoods.
New Zealanders express concerns over Japan’s release of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima, questioning the safety of the discharge and its environmental impact.
Japan completes third release of treated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean, sparking global concerns over environmental impact and public apprehension.
Locals in Canada express worries over Japan’s third release of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima, urging for international consensus on environmental impacts.
Japan has begun the third release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, sparking renewed safety and environmental concerns amid incidents at the facility.
New Yorkers express concern over Japan’s release of treated water from Fukushima into the ocean, fearing potential global environmental impacts.
Residents in Monterrey, Mexico, voice concerns over Japan’s release of Fukushima’s nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean, urging consideration of global impacts.
Mexican residents in Monterrey have criticized Japan’s release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, calling the decision unethical and expressing concerns over global environmental impacts.
Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima plant has sparked concern in South Korea, with residents like Kim Jung-bin calling the move irresponsible and expressing fears over environmental impacts.
Japan’s decision to discharge Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea faces criticism from experts who dismiss the government’s reasoning and highlight the lack of a long-term solution.
Experts from Japan and other countries condemn Japan’s plan to release nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima into the sea, warning of devastating impacts on the marine ecosystem and public health.
Malaysians express serious concerns over Japan’s plan to release Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, fearing environmental and economic impacts.
US oceanographer Ken Buesseler questions the accuracy of Japan’s data on Fukushima wastewater, urging for greater transparency and comprehensive testing.
Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean has raised global environmental concerns, with neighboring countries and scientists questioning the potential impact on ecosystems and human health.