Japan Fishermen Allow Tepco Water Bypass Plan at Fukushima Plant
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Fishermen near the Fukushima plant have approved a plan to divert groundwater into the sea away from the station’s wrecked reactors after they were assured fishing grounds won’t be further contaminated by radiation.
The Fukushima Prefectural Federation of Fisheries Co-operative Associations had previously opposed the plan, citing the plant operator’s history of faked safety reports and cover ups. The bypass is part of efforts by operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. to reduce radioactive water at the site.