Treated nuclear power plant “Cooperates with the release of Osaka Bay if there is no environmental impact” Mayor, Osaka May 17, 15:01
Regarding the disposal of water containing tritium, a radioactive substance that continues to accumulate at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Mayor Matsui of Osaka City will release it to Osaka Bay if it can be scientifically confirmed that there is no environmental impact. I showed the idea to cooperate.
Regarding the disposal of water containing radioactive tritium, etc., which continues to accumulate at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, former Environment Minister Harada said, “I have the impression that there is no other way than ocean release”. It was.
Regarding this, Mayor Matsui of Osaka City told reporters at the Osaka City Hall on the 17th: `` Because it is impossible to keep water in the future Nagatoro tank, it may be treated and fall below the standards of the natural world level. I think it should be released into the ocean with a clear scientific basis. First, the government should make a decision by explaining carefully to the people. "
The reporters then asked, “Is there room to cooperate with Osaka for ocean release?” “There is room for cooperation if it is brought and flowed. Although scientifically useless things are not accepted, If there is no environmental damage, it is a problem that should be dealt with by the whole country. ”If scientifically confirmed that there is no impact on the environment, he suggested that he would cooperate with the release to Osaka Bay.
In addition, Mayor Matsui said, “The government wants to quickly establish a verification committee with scientists and clearly show that it is below the natural world level with scientific grounds.”