The Citizen Scientists of Fukushima Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain control of lives upended by the 2011 meltdowns in Fukushima.

Should Fukushima Release Radioactive Water? submitted by /u/omgchomp

Visiting Japan in November but Mom worried about Fukushima water release Wasn’t allowed to post this in r/japantravel. My mom bombards me with posts about Fukushima almost daily. She is now asking me to change flights. Is there any links or facts I can give her to calm down? submitted by /u/valuendiscipline

Seafood Is Safe After Fukushima Discharge, But Some Won’t Eat It Sushi is among several shunned foods as Japan dumps treated radioactive water into the Pacific. Experts say the fear is irrational but understandable.

Japan Starts Releasing Radioactive Fukushima Water The nuclear plant failed 12 years ago in an earthquake and tsunami, and officials say they have run out of space to store water used to cool the ruined reactors.

On Japan’s Radioactive Fukushima Water, it’s a Question of Trust If Japan dumps its tainted Fukushima water in the ocean, what’s to stop other countries from doing the same?

Japan Will Start Releasing Treated Water From Fukushima This Week The country plans to proceed with a discharge that will eventually reach more than a million tons of water despite regional and domestic objections.

Scientists Say Fukushima Water Is Safe, but Radiation Fears Persist The International Atomic Energy Agency’s final report declared the treated water from the destroyed nuclear plant had met its safety standards. Critics continue to demand more transparency.