Fukushima's slightly radioactive soil, removed during efforts to prepare evacuated neighborhoods for resettlement, is being transported to Tokyo for use in Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's garden. This decision follows the 2011 nuclear disaster, aiming to alleviate public concern over safety. Authorities have been slow in meeting legal obligations to dispose of the soil by 2045, leading to alternative proposals for its usage in infrastructure. Officials hope this gesture will demonstrate the low risk associated with the material and encourage other areas to accept it without fear for health or safety.
The soil transported to Tokyo for the prime minister's garden is part of efforts to reassure the public about safety in using slightly radioactive material.
Authorities have struggled to make progress on finding permanent homes for the Fukushima soil, which could potentially be reused in other infrastructure projects.
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