![Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41711929495_FukushimaDaiichi.jpg)
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuclear fuel research facility Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuclear fuel research facility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71680257563_TBJapanFlag.jpg)
Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuclear fuel research facility
The pollution was discovered during a routine inspection of the glovebox equipment, which is designed to be airtight.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![To eat or not? Japan tests Fukushima fish daily to quell safety concerns To eat or not? Japan tests Fukushima fish daily to quell safety concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693542067_TBKatsuo.jpg)
To eat or not? Japan tests Fukushima fish daily to quell safety concerns
So far, the agency has not found fish that contained detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium.
Sun Sep 10 2023
![Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693196019_tsunami.jpg)
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban
Filing a WTO complaint might become an option if protesting to China through diplomatic routes is ineffective, Sanae Takaichi said.
Wed Aug 30 2023
![MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946375_ChangLihKang.jpg)
MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters
Chang Lih Kang said currently there are existing GSWMs in Sabah waters monitoring any increase in radioactivity levels in real-time.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692165841_RadziAbuHassan.jpg)
Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan
The move would be taken following notification that Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean tomorrow.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug 24 Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug 24](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692675685_TBFumioKishida.jpg)
Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug 24
Japan will release more than 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Tue Aug 22 2023
![South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691834877_TBSouthKorea.jpg)
South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge
Hundreds of South Korean activists gathered to protest against Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water into the ocean.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan's wastewater plan Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan's wastewater plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689325605_Fukushima.jpg)
Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan's wastewater plan
Japans plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean is causing ripples in the Pacific.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![MOSTI rejects Lynas' appeal to drop four licence conditions MOSTI rejects Lynas' appeal to drop four licence conditions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676638848_TBKESBUNUHjpg.jpg)
MOSTI rejects Lynas' appeal to drop four licence conditions
With the decision, Lynas can no longer produce additional radioactive waste after July 2023.
Mon May 08 2023
![Fukushima water release stokes fresh fears for fisherman Fukushima water release stokes fresh fears for fisherman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678423713_FUKUSHIMA.jpg)
Fukushima water release stokes fresh fears for fisherman
Tepco plans to soon start releasing more than a million tons of radioactive water from the plant into the sea.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![Australia's radioactive capsule: Searching scientists were quietly confident Australia's radioactive capsule: Searching scientists were quietly confident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675410119_SYDNEY.jpg)
Australia's radioactive capsule: Searching scientists were quietly confident
They were searching for Caesium-137's distinct signature against a backdrop of radioactive chatter, Bronte Sial said.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Micronesia drops protest over release of Japanese radioactive water Micronesia drops protest over release of Japanese radioactive water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675407131_JAPAN.jpg)
Micronesia drops protest over release of Japanese radioactive water
More than 1 million tonnes of water used to cool reactors in the aftermath of the disaster is being stored in huge tanks at the plant.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Refixing a stigma - nuclear energy the way to go? [COLUMNIST] Refixing a stigma - nuclear energy the way to go?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605146594_nuklear.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Refixing a stigma - nuclear energy the way to go?
The issue narrows down to the radioactive waste and risks of nuclear and radiation accidents.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![NR-REE industry needs new lease of life - Takiyuddin NR-REE industry needs new lease of life - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71659276498_TBTAKIYUDIN.jpg)
NR-REE industry needs new lease of life - Takiyuddin
Takiyuddin the prices of REE are expected to increase by more than 700 per cent in the next 20 years due to high demand.
Thu Aug 11 2022