Overcoming the Fukushima wastewater crisis: What the Japanese authorities could do to address opposing views
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2022
Abstract
In April 2021, the Japanese authorities' announcement of their decision to release processed wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean over 30 y, beginning in 2023, triggered strong domestic and international opposition. Failure to handle this situation tactfully can lead to public disorder, civil disobedience, loss of trust in the authorities, and even diplomatic sanctions. In this article, we explain the underlying reasons behind this resistance, and we offer some strategic methods that the Japanese authorities can deploy to address opposing views and overcome the Fukushima wastewater crisis.
Keywords
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Public information, Waste disposal, Risk communication
Divisions
MediaStudies,biomed
Funders
10.1097/HP.0000000000001548
Publication Title
Health Physics
Volume
122
Issue
6
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher Location
TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 USA