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...
Photo by oleg_mit on Pixabay Introduction Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the Estonian capital Tallinn on Thursday (11th) and held talks with Estonian President Karis. After the meeting, the two sides held a joint press conference. Karis promised that Estonia would provide Ukraine with 1.2 billion euros by 2027 (approximately HK$10.26 billion) in assistance. This significant aid package comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, as it continues to face ongoing conflict with Russia-backed separatists in the eastern part of the country. President Karis emphasized the urgent need for Ukraine to have access to more advanced weaponry and called on the European Union to increase its weapons production capabilities to meet this demand. The Importance of Estonian Aid to Ukraine The 1.2 billion euros in aid pledged by Estonia to Ukraine represents a significant contribution towards supporting the Ukrainian government's efforts in stabilizing the country and defending its territorial integri...