Japan Update

Japan isn't only facing issues with the flooding, destruction, and lack of food. They are also fearing a nuclear catastrophe, radiation, and a higher death toll. Hidehiko Nishiyama, an official with Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, said smoke was rising from the plant's No. 2 and No. 3 reactors. The No. 3 reactor has been the top priority for officials to keep maintained. Buildings have exploded and there has been no electric power for the first part. The effects of radiation are also present. They have stopped selling raw milk products and spinach as they have been contaminated from as far as 62 miles away. This disaster has currently killed over 8,900 people and has left over 13,000 still missing. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/21/japan.nuclear.reactors/index.htmlThe problems in Japan may quickly lead to problems all over the world as well including the United States. If Japan decides not to go back to nuclear power, and convert to oil for powering the country, the amount of oil being distributed elsewhere will certainly decrease. This means higher prices for just about everything. Since Japan has a connection with Saudi Arabia, they will be recording the greater amounts. Gas prices in the U.S. are predicted to reach at least $5.00 by the end of 2012. That is insane! http://ht.cdn.turner.com/cnn/big/bestoftv/2011/03/21/exp.arena.japan.quake.energy.cnn.ipad.qtref.movThis now 9.0-magnitude disaster, has caused so much horror in this country. There is a major lack of doctors and nurses at the moment leaving many untreated. Some 380,000 people are staying at 2,200 shelters for protection and basic needs. Most of who are elderly and frail. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/21/japan.disaster/index.html