Most people will acknowledge that we live in a world of uncertainty. However, when we hear of a nuclear disaster, it triggers a psychological effect, which can magnify feelings of uncertainty. This can bring about worry, feelings of helplessness, and a concern for our families and loved ones. I'm referring to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, where radiation is leaking out into the air. An event brought about by a recent earthquake and tsunami there.
I have read about people scurrying about looking for potassium iodide pills for protection against thyroid cancer, buying up breathing filters to prevent inhalation of radiation and others staying in doors. This sounds like a scene in Japan, but it's here in the US. We live in excess of 5,000 miles away from the disaster. Is there a reasonable cause for this panic? In this blog, I wanted to help out a little, so I did some research on the matter. Here's what I came up with: (1) An easy chart to help you understand radiation exposure (3)
Now, let say this: It will be imperative that our scientist and research stay sharp about testing American waters for contaminated fish. You don't want to eat those. Radiation is bad by any approach we take. We need to stop using it. But easier said than done, so far anyway.
I have read about people scurrying about looking for potassium iodide pills for protection against thyroid cancer, buying up breathing filters to prevent inhalation of radiation and others staying in doors. This sounds like a scene in Japan, but it's here in the US. We live in excess of 5,000 miles away from the disaster. Is there a reasonable cause for this panic? In this blog, I wanted to help out a little, so I did some research on the matter. Here's what I came up with: (1) An easy chart to help you understand radiation exposure (3)
Now, let say this: It will be imperative that our scientist and research stay sharp about testing American waters for contaminated fish. You don't want to eat those. Radiation is bad by any approach we take. We need to stop using it. But easier said than done, so far anyway.
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