Debate on Japan's plan to release radioactive water into the Pacific

Japan is slated to begin releasing nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as early as August amid ongoing controversy. While the International Atomic Energy Agency claims the approach and activities to discharge the water are "consistent with international safety standards," concerns over long-term effects on health, environment and biodiversity persist. Is the discharge plan a responsible solution or a selfish reckless gamble? What can neighboring countries and pacific island nations do to put reason and science above politics and economics?