Troubled Earth

Things are not looking good for our planet earth. In spite of all our similarities, human beings fight for all the minor differences we have with each other. The fight for democracy presently in the Middle East, is one example.  But all over the planet,  strong men (always men) are holding on to power ruthlessly, imposing their will on citizens.

 On top of this the earthquake and tsunami in Japan has brought a great nation to its knees. Its reported that they are facing a crisis worse than at the end of World War II . But it may get worse , 4 nuclear reactors are in crisis mode and radiation injury may be a long term issue.So far Japan has shut down 11 nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 9.7 gigawatts — the equivalent of 200,000 barrels of oil a day. 

 India and China are betting on Nuclear energy for power supply in the future. India , with 20 Nuclear reactors already in operation , plans to spend an estimated $150 Billion adding new ones around the country. By 2050 nuclear power will supply about a quarter of the country's electricity, a ten fold increase from now(NY Times). India has a pressing need for electricity from nuclear source. Let us hope we dont have to face any bad consequences.

For now the world's eyes are on Japan. If you are able to help these are the organisations which are active in the aid to Japan.

American Red Cross

                                                               Save the Children
                                                                Global Giving

Please help if you are able, and vist their websites.

Prabhakar Devavaram