It has not yet been labeled as such, but the worst Nuclear Disaster in the history of humanity has been unfolding in the past three weeks. When I wrote a blog about radiation a couple of weeks ago, some of my readers ridiculed me for suggesting that radiation will reach our shores. Unfortunately, it is no longer a prediction, but a reality.
Radiation is an insidious attacker: it strikes in time, measured in years, not hours, nor days. Because of that, many fail to accord it proper importance, with regrettable repercussions. Make no mistake about it, radiation kills. It causes various cancers, it ages, it wreaks havoc within a body, destroying life. At the very least, radiation is an endocrine disruptor.
For those of you who are concerned, I've compiled some helpful sites and information, in order to stay vigilant and protect your health:
Radiation Network A handy map showing levels of nuclear radiation from Fukushima in various parts of the United States. The different locations that are monitored change with regularity and the levels are updated in real time. Also see their Message board for various updates and explanations of radiation levels: RadiationNetwork.com
Fairwinds Associates: Insightful updates on the Fukushima nuclear disaster fom two leading experts in the Nuclear Field: Arnold and Margaret Gundersen.
Live Radiation Monitoring from West LA: This is simply a live radiation monitor streaming 24/7 from its location in West LA.
Idealist - Watchdogging Radiation Events and Coverups: This is an ongoing blog exploring the Fukushima Disaster and all its implications
Real Time Radiation Level: The effect of the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Accident - a detailed map of current radiation levels in Japan
The Virtual Nuclear Tourist: Nuclear Power Plants Around the World
Weather Online - Fukushima cloud spread
Radiation Exposure and the Body - What you need to know
What do the radiation doses from Japan's reactor explosions mean for you and for the Japanese? Straightforward Fact Sheet from Heart of America NorthWest, Hanfort watch dog group, about radiation, with special attention to US radiation issues.
Effect of radiation on humans still harbors mysteries: This CNN contains good information and videos about the possible remifications of radiation exposure.
Radiation Dose Chart: A chart of the ionizing radiation dose a person can absorb from various sources
Radioactive Fallout Info, Maps, Remedies, Protection: Packed with valuable information and uncensored
How to Protect Yourself After Possible Radiation Exposure: Packed with valuable holistic solutions
Radiation Toxicity Antidotes: Explores many radiation issues including what are the radiation risks for you and your Family
Implications of radioactivity levels: This Aljazeera post on the implications of the Fukushima radiation
Iodine for radiation: who needs it and when? Huffpost article about Iodine supplementation -- specifically the use of potassium iodide - to protect against radiation
Konbucha's Protection Against Radiation - Anecdotes, Legends and Science
Reducing Radiation Damages with Bicarbonate: Baking soda to the rescue once again 
Government Responds to Nuclear Accident by Trying to Raise Acceptable Radiation Levels and Pretending that Radiation is Good for Us: A scathing article about the EPA's attempt to raise the acceptable radiation levels in order to curtail panic.
Group warns EPA ready to increase radioactive release guidelines: These relaxed standards are opposed by public health professionals inside EPA, according to documents PEER said it obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
"Safe" Radiation is a Lethal TMI Lie: Critical expose of Nuclear Energy and Radiation
Voices Worldwide say No More Nuclear Power: This Greenpeace update shows the actions of various countries concerning nuclear power after the Fukushima Disaster
Where are the World's Nuclear Reactors? A very handy map guide to the world's nuclear reactors from New Scientist
Threat by land and sea: Dozens of nuclear reactors operate in earthquake-prone regions around the world. Among them, least 34 are in high-hazard areas; 17 of those are within a mile of a coastline.
10 Riskiest Nuclear Power Plants in America: 11 pages filled with information. Your city may be on this list.
Nuclear Detonation Map over time: Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto has created a beautiful, undeniably scary time-lapse map of the 2053 nuclear explosions which have taken place between 1945 and 1998
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