Japan puts off decision to release treated Fukushima water into sea

Japan has put off a decision to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, government sources have said, after reports of a formal decision later this month triggered strong opposition from fishermen.

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama told a news conference Friday the government has no plan to announce a decision on what to do with over 1.2 million tons of treated water as reported.