Japan: Nuclear Update

The issue with Japan's Fukushima- Daiichi power plant has escalated. The nuclear threat level has been raised from 5 to 7, on the international scale. This is the highest evaluation and puts the problem on level with the greatest nuclear problem in history. People are still encouraged to evacuate the surrounding towns due to fears of radiation.

            There was another aftershock this morning, as well. Surprisingly, there have been more than 900 aftershocks in the past month. The recent problems in Japan have caused international concern over nuclear safety. Even in Connecticut concerns have been raised over the security of nuclear power plants. The tragedy in Japan has brought new attention to the dangers of nuclear power.