Radiation Contamination

In Japan efforts are continuing to be made to stabalize the nuclear reactors that had been damaged by the earthquake and tsunami last week.  While progess is being made, there are still problems with some of the nuclear reactors and the governement is taking precautions for the spread of radiation contamination.  Foods from the affected areas is being barred from shipments, based on findings of higher levels of radiation in foods.  So while there has been progress in stabalizing reactors, there is still concern about the spread of radiation. To read more about this issue, check out this article: Japan Makes Progress at Nuclear Reactors, but Contamination Spreads

Nuclear Crisis in Japan

To add to the problems already facing Japan, such as the devastating loss of life and the immense destruction to large amounts of its infrastructure, there are also problems with the nuclear reactors in Japan. Because of the earthquake, tsunami, and aftershocks, there has been damage to the nuclear reactors within Japan, which means that many are now worried about the health risks associated with radiation exposure. This exposure can be very dangerous, and multiple nuclear reactors in Japan have suffered explosions and/or damage. You can read more about it by searching anywhere online, it is major news. Here is an article if you are interested: Last Defense at Troubled Reactors: 50 Japanese Workers

Here is a picture of a damaged reactor from New York Times: