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IAEA Boosts Monitoring of Fukushima Water Amid China Tests

2/22/2025

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is ramping up its monitoring of treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Director General Rafael Grossi stressed the importance of transparency, as China conducts tests on fish samples for radioactive levels. This initiative seeks to rebuild trust and may pave the way for lifting China's seafood import ban.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is ramping up its monitoring of treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Director General Rafael Grossi stressed the importance of transparency, as China conducts tests on fish samples for radioactive levels. This initiative seeks to rebuild trust and may pave the way for lifting China's seafood import ban.