Fukushima atomic plant’s soil
Tokyo: Japan said on Tuesday that it would use a mild radioactive soil taken near the Fukushima nuclear plant destroyed by a tsunami. Japan is planning to use this radioactive soil in flower beds outside the office of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to prove that its use is safe.
Message is to be sent to the public
The soil was removed from the Fukushima province under the strings work after the 2011 nuclear disaster and has since been kept in interim storage. Officials say that some of this soil has now reached a safe level for reuse. The purpose of using soil in Ishiba’s office in Tokyo is to show the public that it is safe.
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The government said that it is planning to reuse the soil for flower beds and other purposes in government premises. The scheme is based on guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment in March and has the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). As a result of the Fukushima disaster, a large amount of radioactive substance came out of the plant, polluting the surrounding area. (AP)
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