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Tokyo Electric Power Continues 17th Round of Nuclear-Contaminated Water Discharge into Ocean

The ongoing release of nuclear-contaminated water highlights environmental and regulatory challenges.
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12.42

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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Regional
  • Last Update
    2025-12-05
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (4)
Seafood Prices from Alternative Origins (e.g., Norwegian Salmon)
Water Treatment & Filtration Equipment Makers (e.g., Kurita Water Industries, Veolia)
Renewable Energy Sector – Japan
Nuclear Decommissioning & Cleanup Service Providers
Negative Impacts (6)
Japan Fisheries & Seafood Sector
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (TEPCO)
TOPIX Utilities Index
Japan Tourism Industry
Global Uranium Spot Price
Marine Insurance Underwriters
Total impacts: 10 | Positive: 4 | Negative: 6
Event Overview

The ongoing release of nuclear-contaminated water highlights environmental and regulatory challenges. International skepticism and opposition underscore the tension between national policies and global environmental concerns, reflecting broader issues in disaster management and transboundary pollution.

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Commences 17th Discharge of Nuclear-Contaminated Water
2025-12-05 10:19

On December 4, the Tokyo Electric Power Company began its 17th discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. The company plans to release approximately 7,800 tons by December 22. Since August 2023, Japan has been discharging the accumulated 1.34 million tons of nuclear-contaminated water from the 2011 Fukushima disaster, with a total of 125,488 tons released as of the 16th round. This action has faced international skepticism and opposition.

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