Impact of Nuclear Wastewater Discharge on Consumption in Japan (based on HKTVMALL data)

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10.2991/978-2-38476-257-6_38How to use a DOI?

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Seafood; Nuclear Wastewater Discharge; Consumption

Abstract

Nuclear wastewater discharge has been a controversial and focused topic since the Japanese government officially decided to discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea in 2021, especially in the agenda of environmental protection, food safety, and global consumer concerns, triggering extensive discussions and worries. The policy of discharging nuclear wastewater into the sea for the Fukushima accident was officially initiated on 24 August 2023, which was a decision that drew strong condemnation from various countries around the globe, with various economic, social, and environmental consequences for the various economic, social and environmental impacts on consumption within Japan and in the international market. Due to the ocean's characteristics of large size, high mobility and wide range of influence, the negative impacts of nuclear pollution hazards caused by the discharging are greater than those of general disasters. Japan’s decision to discharge Fukushima nuclear wastewater, which is harmful to the marine environment, into the ocean is the first of its kind in history, leading to a series of negative effects, including environmental degradation, food safety concerns and international reputational issues. These are all influences that expose the nuclear wastewater discharges have had a profound impact on consumer markets in Japan and globally.

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AU  - Chaowen Luo
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/05/27
TI  - Impact of Nuclear Wastewater Discharge on Consumption in Japan (based on HKTVMALL data)
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Applied Economics, Management Science and Social Development (AEMSS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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EP  - 340
SN  - 2352-5428
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