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Today China and Japan reached an agreement over the release of wastewater from Japan's destroyed

Fukushima nuclear plant. Brian Lynn has that story.

John Russell and I present today's Health and Lifestyle Report.

We close by hearing the lesson of the day.

But first, China and Japan have reached an agreement over the release of wastewater from Japan's destroyed Fukushima Nuclear Power Center.

The deal prepares the way for China to restart Japanese seafood shipments it banned

because of concerns over the wastewater.

Representatives from both over the wastewater.

Representatives from both countries announced on September 20th a deal had been reached.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the agreement had established a level of

mutual understanding on the issue. China's government began banning sales of seafood

coming from Japan more than a year ago.

Officials said they were concerned the wastewater

which was treated to remove radioactive material

might poison seafood products sold in China.

Japan has repeatedly said its testing and monitoring efforts have shown the treated wastewater presents no risk

of radioactive poisoning to humans.

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