On Thursday (15th), the Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan provided further clarification on the cause of the nuclear waste water leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, stating that it was due to human error on Wednesday (7th). Last Wednesday, about 5.5 tons of radioactive contaminated water leaked from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's water purification system. According to Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), the leak occurred on Thursday morning in the high-temperature incinerator building while the facility was cleaning and treating contaminated water from the reactor building with the "second cesium adsorption system" to reduce radiation levels in preparation for maintenance. The system is connected to the external wall's exhaust vent, through which the contaminated water leaked. According to TEPCO, two operators from collaborating companies failed to notice the open state of a valve and missed relevant reminder signs before starting t...
The Impact of Abbas and Blinken's Meeting: Palestine's Firm Stance Against Israel's Expulsion of Gaza Residents
Image Source: Unsplash ## Introduction to the Abbas and Blinken meeting The recent meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has sparked hope and concern among the international community. The meeting, held in the wake of Israel's forced expulsions of Gaza residents, aimed to address the ongoing crisis and discuss possible solutions. This article will delve into the details of the meeting, the key points discussed, and the potential impact it may have on the rights of Gaza residents. The situation in Gaza and forced expulsions by Israel The situation in Gaza has been dire for decades, with the Palestinian population enduring constant violence and displacement. However, the recent forced expulsions by Israel have escalated the humanitarian crisis to alarming levels. Families are being uprooted from their homes, their lives shattered, and their futures uncertain. This systematic expulsion of Gaza residents by Israel is not only a vi...