Japan's government has decided to release into the ocean millions of tons of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, scene of a meltdown in 2011. The government and the power company are reassuring neighboring countries and fishermen of the wastewater's safety, but there are reasons for concern, not least the precedent being set.

92 - The Fukushima Tragedy Resurfaces

The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, &ldquo;those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.&rdquo;

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The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, “those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.”

The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, “those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.”

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92 - The Fukushima Tragedy Resurfaces

92 - The Fukushima Tragedy Resurfaces