Volunteer moms are distressed about the water being discharged from the Fukushima nuclear plant

A group of non-scientist mothers in Japan express concern over the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, fearing it will negatively impact the ecosystem and leave a contamination legacy for future generations.

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