[LINK] Radiation

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Robin writes,

> With all three of the Fukushima I reactors which were operating now
> badly damaged by massive explosions, and the PM admitting things are
> bad, I can't imagine how anyone can think that things are not REALLY
> REALLY BAD ..
> 
> I think it is deluded to think the government is in control, and
> unrealistic or uncaring not to recognise the peril the current situation
> involves for a significant proportion of the 170 million people on these
> densely populated islands.  This nuclear reactor crisis could easily be
> more damaging than the recent earthquake and tsunamis put together.


Would certainly agree, Robin.

And as bad as this situation may be, now and in the days to come, it's
certainly possible that not only the unfortunate Japanese might suffer.

Schools in the Philipinnes have been instructed to tell their students
to stay out of any rain. And, 4 schools i know have sent students home.

The three *active* nuclear reactors at the plant have exploded and the
fourth is on fire. Here's a photo which *clearly* shows massive damage:

<http://images.theage.com.au/2011/03/15/2233169/1_article-fukushima-
420x0.jpg>

So, the four reactors, each 40 years old, might quickly become a world
issue. Already, they are threatening neighbouring countries, seriously.

Regards
Stephen