News & Insights Across Asia
Japan is launching a three-year nationwide study to assess health impacts of PFAS contamination after high levels of these “forever chemicals” were detected, raising concerns among residents.
Japan has completed its fourth discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima, prompting global concern. Voices from around the world express unease over the environmental impact.
Japan’s release of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima raises global environmental concerns and prompts China to halt imports of Japanese aquatic products to protect public health.
China’s envoy to the IAEA urges international supervision over Japan’s discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima, highlighting global environmental and safety concerns.
Japan has commenced the fourth release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, sparking renewed concerns both domestically and internationally.
Japan experiences record-breaking February temperatures, with some regions seeing highs more typical of late June. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports unprecedented warmth across the country.
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 in Christchurch express concern over Japan’s plan to release nuclear-contaminated water, urging consideration of global environmental impacts.
Residents of Japan’s Noto Peninsula are on high alert and ready to evacuate as aftershocks continue following a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck on January 1, triggering a tsunami alert.
Japan completes third release of treated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean, sparking global concerns over environmental impact and public apprehension.
Japan has begun releasing nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, prompting international concern over environmental and health impacts. The plan involves discharging millions of tons of tainted water over 30 years.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare criticizes Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, urging Japan to store the waste domestically amid international concerns.
Japan begins third release of treated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean on November 2, sparking global concerns over environmental safety and impacts on local fishing communities.
Japan’s release of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea leads to a sharp decline in seafood exports and tourism, harming its own economy.
Japan has commenced the second release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific, aiming to discharge about 7,800 tons over 17 days.
New Yorkers express concern over Japan’s release of treated water from Fukushima into the ocean, fearing potential global environmental 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 has started releasing treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, sparking international concern and debate over environmental and safety implications.
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.
