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...
Image Source: FreeImages Introduction The relationship between Russia and the United States has been tense for quite some time now, with ongoing conflicts and disagreements on various fronts. The latest development in this saga is the accusation made by the Kremlin that the United States is attempting to pressure European countries into confiscating Russian assets. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov spoke out against this alleged move, deeming it illegal and warning of serious consequences that could follow. The Frozen Assets Dilemma It all began with reports from U.S. media outlets, which claimed that President Joe Biden's administration is in favor of legislation that would permit the confiscation of certain frozen Russian assets. The aim of this confiscation would be to contribute towards the reconstruction costs of Ukraine. However, Peskov stated in response that Russia has not received any official notification from the United States regarding this matter. He further elaborat...