I knew that the nuclear power plant damaged by the tsunami was in trouble, but I wasn't aware until now that it has been leaking radioactive substances for nearly two months now. People living within a 12 mile radius have already been evacuated, while those downwind of the plant have been told to prepare to leave their homes.
Authorites have been struggling to bring it under control. So far they are claiming that the levels are very low, in fact lower than background radiation. However, radiation poisoning is cumulative, and every little bit you're exposed to increases the risks of getting cancer.
Many other things we are exposed to have greater cancer risks, such as cigarette smote, chemicals, bad eating and drinking habits, etc.
However should the levels of leaking radiation continue or worsen, we could be looking at another Chernobyl.
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