Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident – an Argument for faster development of Green Energy Sources

First of all let us assure you that according to Tokyo Electric Power Company is still a level four local accident. The dose equivalent on the edge of compound of Fukushima power plant is still about 10-times lower than the dangerous amount but long-term exposure is not advised!  If you are concerned about radiation from said power plant you can read more about it here. Right now the highest levels of risk are at the reactors 3 and 2 of Fukushima Nuclear plant I.

As we empathize with all who are unfortunate enough to be in the midst of this horrible event, we should try and learn as much as we can from it. Taking into account how dangerous radiation can be, we generally do not know enough about it. What we do know however, is the fact that we do not use our natural resources efficiently enough. Renewable energy sources at this time can not fully replace the need for base energy providers such as nuclear, gas and thermal power plants, however if utilized correctly they could lower the negative impact of fossil fuels and with enhanced research and development efforts renewable energy sources could possibly lower the need for fossil based power production in the near future. Despite the recent developments at Fukushima one has to be aware of the fact that nuclear power plants are actually very safe and that if Fukushima had been a coal power plant, the devastation to nature and people at this point would have been far worse.

So, our condolences to all affected, and we hope we’ve given you , our readers, useful information.