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Nuclear Waste Dumping and the Improvement of International Legislation for the Protection of the Marine Environment -A Perspective on the Dumping of Nuclear Waste into the Sea in Japan
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Abstract
The ocean is a vast and complex ecosystem covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, providing various resources and energy for humanity. However, with the development of human society, the function of the ocean has gradually shifted from a “harvesting ground” to a “dumping ground.” With large-scale damage to the marine environment, events like the 2011 Japanese nuclear leak and the recent decision by the Japanese Prime Minister to discharge nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean have intensified the discourse on marine environmental protection. Different countries have shown varying stances and attitudes towards these events. This paper explores how individuals should bear national responsibility in nuclear pollution incidents, including the discharge of nuclear wastewater, from the perspective of international marine environmental protection law. The introduction section introduces the research background, methodology, and objectives. The second part discusses the legal analysis of Japan’s disposal of nuclear waste into the ocean. The third part presents the improvement of international legislation on marine environmental protection. The fourth part emphasizes the significant impact and global ramifications of nuclear wastewater discharge, urging clarity on the Japanese government’s responsibility to safeguard coastal nations and accelerate the safe treatment of nuclear wastewater.
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international marine environmental protection legislation, Japanese nuclear waste disposal, development and improvement
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Liu,S. (2023). Nuclear Waste Dumping and the Improvement of International Legislation for the Protection of the Marine Environment -A Perspective on the Dumping of Nuclear Waste into the Sea in Japan. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,28,21-30.
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