TEPCO, the Tokyo Electric Power Company, is a Japanese energy company that operates several nuclear power plants. In the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster of 2011, they have been tasked with decontaminating the plant and disposing of the radioactive wastewater that has been accumulating since the disaster. The company has proposed to release the wastewater into the sea in the Spring of 2023.
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) has jurisdiction over cases involving any violations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The UNCLOS provides general principles for preservation and protection of the marine environment and prohibits intentional or negligent violations that would lead to significant harm or damage to living resources, conservation of living resources, or of the marine environment.
Releasing the nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi plant into the sea is a violation of the UNCLOS, as it can potentially cause serious harm to marine life, fisheries, and even human health. Many experts have expressed concern about the release of the wastewater, citing the potential contamination of the ocean and local fisheries.
For these reasons we are gathering law students, lawyers and legal researchers to create a database of ITLOS cease and desist precedent, and preparing legal briefs using the groundbreaking new OpenAI chatGPT assistant. We are buillding a case law Wiki in partnership with Ocean.Coop to help elevate the issue on an international level. This wiki can also provide a platform for people to come together and share their stories, research and resources that can impact the outcome of the plea. It will serve as a comprehensive source of information on the case, helping to educate the public on the issue and provide greater insight into the legal aspects of the plea
If you are passionate about environmental law and protection and want to contribute and play your part, this is the opportunity for you to take the initiative. Check out OpenAI's groundbreaking technology here.
