Scientists are saying there is little evidence to show that radiation has reached the Western U.S. They plan an extensive survey of kelp fields up and down the coast over the next few months to see if radiation in the ocean is increasing. Yes, levels have increased sporadically, but they say the spikes are nowhere near as high as during the initial event or even after the World War II nukes were dropped in Japan.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has clamped down on all information regarding the plant. TEPCO, the plant operator, occasionally leaks a tidbit, but is also secretive. Kazuhiko Yamashita, an executive officer of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) says, “We regard the current situation as not being under control.” We also know that huge amounts of highly radioactive water have been making their way into the Pacific Ocean on a daily basis for months.
I have learned that they began removal of 1,500 nuclear fuel rods from the plant in November. Many of these have been destroyed or partially destroyed during prior meltdowns. We also know that there was a high level of activity at the site in late December and early January, when radioactive steam was bellowing from one of the reactors. Finally, we know that tanks installed to collect and retain radioactive water have begun to crack and disintegrate, spilling their contents.
But to be honest, we have no way of knowing at this time what the real extent of the danger to us, if any, is.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
That's MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.
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