The news out of Japan about the earthquake and tsunami that are likely to have killed more than 10,000 people. This is a sad and devastating disaster to the people of Japan. It is made worse by the fear that is spreading as a result of the problems at the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima facility.
There is clearly danger from this situation. The latest news we have found is that the radiation levels are now high enough to cause substantial risk to human life. Engineers and technicians are often called upon in these types of situations to risk their lives to save others. It would seem that there are 50 such people now working in a radioactive and explosive environment to prevent an even worse catastrophe. I have no doubt that these people volunteered for this duty and will expose themselves willingly to high doses of radiation to save others.
The safety of nuclear power can be debated afterwards, but for now I hope that all of us will send our thoughts and prayers to these people that are risking everything to save others. While many others were evacuated, the ones that are staying now are true hero’s and I wish them the best of luck in this increasingly dire situation.
