http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/04/2011411233913766598.html
TEPCO said that it had stopped the discharge of radioactive waste into the ocean yesterday, but they keep clearing people out of the area. It may be a precaution, but we need to do something to help. There's been to many aftershocks and dangers. Although it is near the coast unlike the Chernobyl disaster, China and Korea are becoming frustrated with the waste interfering with their citizens. Too many people are being inconvenienced, US needs to offer more aid.
-Corina Vong
Ryan @ !:00
This is truly a sad situation and i believe if China and Korea are that frustrated about it then they should offer more aid as well. Japan has the third largest economy so more aid is not the problem. The problem are the set backs due to the large and constant aftershocks. The main goal is to prevent radiation from spreading any further.
ReplyDeleteAlec Gast (Armel 10-10:50)
I agree with Alec in saying that if this is such an inconvenience to the Koreans and Chinese they should offer more aid. The U.S has their plate full with plenty of other issues across the globe, powers from this region should take care of it.
ReplyDeleteDeclan
Ryan at 11
Discharge of radioactive waste in the ocean is one of the most ridiculous "solutions" I have ever heard. Polluting our waters only leads to formations and problems such as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Of course the destructive waste is going to spread all around and affect sea life as well as human life (in neighboring countries immediately followed by further locations) for the worse. This is a major concern in which NATO and the UN should feel obliged to help out as soon possible. Just because the problem doesn't affect a country right away does not mean there won't be an effect in the future. There should be a better, more productive, and safer way to remove nuclear waste. This cleanup solution had to have been thought of when nuclear plants were built in the first place. If not, then that is on the stupidity of everyone involved with the construction and ideas from the beginning.
ReplyDeleteSamantha Khalifeh
(Armel 1-1:50)
I agree with Samantha point. Polluting our water is not the answer to this horrible crisis. This should be a major concern for NATO and the UN to help out as much as possible. I believe with that a dangerous situation like this there should be more alternatives to helping out. A cleanup solution is a good positive way to help out future problems for not only Japan but other countries as well.
ReplyDeleteRachel Mendoza
Armel 10am
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ReplyDeleteAny state, whether affected by the situation or not, should offer their assistance to Japan. It is tragic that Japan is the new Chernobyl. In my honest opinion I don't believe in the usage of nuclear energy because of its deadly effects when accidents like these occur. We need to invest in alternative forms of energy, ones that are safe for both the environment and humanity. I do not understand the fascination with nuclear power when there are countless other forms of energy available, among them solar, thermal and wind power just to mention a few.
ReplyDeleteMaria Macias
Armel 1pm
this doesnt seem like the greatest solution to cleaning up a massive natural disaster, and the effectiveness of Japans neighbors doesnt seem to be contributing to the mess either. my outlook right now is that their neighbors far over seas (U.S.) is doing more than its closest.
ReplyDeleteGary Soper
Armel friday 10 am