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Japan gets UN approval to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant

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11 months ago

July 5, 2023

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The water had been used to cool the reactors in the defunct nuclear plant that was damaged in the 2011 tsunami

In spite of Beijing and some local residents’ fierce opposition, Japan’s plan to discharge treated radioactive water into the ocean from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima plant was approved by the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog on Tuesday.

After a two-year review, the International Atomic Energy Agency concluded that Japan’s plans had a “negligible radiological effect on people and the environment”.

The plan would see enough water to fill 500 Olympic swimming pools into the Pacific Ocean.

The Japanese government maintains that the process is safe since the water used to cool the fuel rods of the Fukushima plant was treated after the earthquake and tsunami damaged it in 2011.

Japanese fishing unions oppose the plan, saying it would further tarnish their reputation which had already taken a hit following the 2011 disaster, after which some countries banned their products.

Beijing has emerged as the most vocal critic of the plan, leading calls to scrap the proposal from several neighbouring countries on the grounds of threats to marine and public health.

A petition from the regions around the plant has garnered more than 250,000 signatures since the proposal was first made.

Japan says most radioactive elements have been removed from the water except tritium, which is difficult to separate from water, but the released water will be diluted well below internationally approved levels of tritium.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending