Japan May Dump Toxic Water From Fukushima Into The Ocean

Japan's environmental minister announced the potential plan to release contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. The disaster, caused by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011, led to water contamination, which is currently stored in large tanks. With storage capacity running out, the government is considering ocean release, though it faces criticism for potential harm to local industries. While some scientists support the release as a viable option, environmental groups advocate for long-term storage.

What is the expected timeline for the storage capacity of the tanks to run out?

What alternative to releasing the water into the ocean was suggested by a senior nuclear specialist with Greenpeace Germany?