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Minamitori Island's Ecosystem at Risk From Nuclear Waste Site Survey: Lab

The institute said the survey ignores ecosystems and cited more than 120 papers documenting rare wildlife on the island.

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Japan's easternmost island of Minamitori, which is currently being assessed as a potential disposal site for highly radioactive waste, could lose its conservation value due to on-site surveys and construction required for the process, a private local research institute has warned.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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