The leakage of radiation in Japan has been dangerous to all inhabitants. Workers have been fighting hard to control the amount of radiation coming from these plants. At one plant, workers had to halt their work due to a black smoke emerging from the plant. But the workers have been able to return to their work (http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/24/japan.nuclear.reactors/index.html?hpt=C1)
Radiation has also contaminated drinking water. Japanese had been advised to not drink tap water due to the radiation. However, new tests have shown that the water is now safe for infantas 1 year old and younger to drink(http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/24/japan.nuclear.disaster/index.html?hpt=T1). This is deifinitely a step of progression toward fixation. The water is still not fully capable for all age groups to drink, but we are getting there.
Many different groups and organizations are providing relief efforts to help victims in Japan. There are many charities that you are able to donate to, such as the Red Cross. Google has set up a program that enables people to search for missing friends and family and it has actually worked (http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/14/iyw.howtohelp.japan/index.html). It works in five different languages. The amount of help pouring in for the victims is reassuring. I am hoping that the Japanese are holding on okay and that everything will calm down eventually.
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