Thousands evacuate as Fukishima nuclear emergency is declared

[Peter Lemkin]

It seems a little early for such effects to be seen in such a far away location NW of NA, unless someone is grossly underestimating the amounts of radiation drifting East [the general direction of wind patterns on the Planet due to Earth's spin]. While fetuses and very young are more susceptible due to the larger % of dividing cells [which are more vulnerable to radiation], it is still hard to imagine such an effect would be felt yet. It maybe due to local factors - or an artifact. Time will tell. The sad thing about the radiation at Fukashima is that much [not all] of what is leading out will eventually spread worldwide in rings of contamination - the worst being nearest the plant and the next worst outside that, etc.; however, no place will be totally untouched and there is NO safe level of radiation. There also is no place and no person who doesn't get exposed to some naturally; more with X-rays, CT and all the human abuse of nuclear energy and nukes, etc. Adding to this growing burden with nuclear power plants that are poorly designed and on earthquake prone areas is insane....as some are starting to figure out. Lets hope enough figure it out - in time!