Before Fukushima
So you walked the path prescribed for you, making certain that you acquired all the requirements for success. You maintained good grades in school and never caused trouble, for you knew the importance of a good reputation. You played well with others.
Maybe you even deferred freedom and adventure until after establishing yourself a solid financial foundation. You played the The Game of Life by the rules; knowing you’d get your chance in the fullness of time.
You navigated the unforeseen obstacles which more often than not turned out to be mid-course corrections for your life, maybe you even found true love and began a family of your own. Your sacrifices earlier in life paid good rewards and propelled you toward the success you always had your sights on. Despite the uncertainty of a world in transition; your personal world was on the fast track, and your head full of all the things you wanted to accomplish. You were fully invested in The Grand Masquerade.
That was four years ago, just before the world changed forever. Before Fukushima! Continue reading
Only about 5% of the directly discharged radiation was deposited within a radius of 80 kms (50 miles) from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station. The rest was distributed in the Pacific Ocean. 3-D simulations have been carried out for the Pacific basin, showing that within 5–6 years, the emissions would reach the North American coastline, with uncertain consequences for food safety and health of the local population.[1][2]