TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, August 24, 2023

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Japan has begun to release the first batch of treated wastewater from its damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, a plan approved by the U.N. but opposed by some other countries in the region. The U.S. has approved a deal worth US$500 million for equipment for Taiwan's fleet of F-16 fighter jets. And Taiwan's new citizen judge program is undergoing some growing pains, with critics saying that trials have been rushed with career judges wielding excessive influence. Also: - Joyce Tseng takes us inside the smart automation revolution transforming Taiwan's manufacturing. - Researchers from southern Taiwan are touting the carbon-catching properties of a particular type of seaweed. - Bryn Thomas explores how rooftop gardening in Taipei brings joy to urban gardeners and also helps the environment.