It's been 25 years since Chernobyl

[NinjaPoodle]

In 1997, 11 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, photojournalist Paul Fusco traveled to the area to document the horrific effects of radiation its people.

http://cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2...sery.fusco.cnn

[BluPhire]

Hopefully this isn't the case with Japan, but I know some experts are saying that they may have to do the same thing.

[AZTheta]

Powerfully moving and heartbreaking. I don't know enough to comment on genetic mutation post-radiation exposure. However, I am gravely concerned for any and all pregnant women in Japan who've been exposed to radiation. Hell, I'm concerned for all people, period.

[AGDee]

During heavy coverage of the Japan tragedy, they were showing current Chernobyl pics. So incredibly sad.

[IrishLake]

Acute:
Chernobyl was a catastrophic preventable tragedy. While tragic and scary, Fukushima is not.

Chronic:
Chernobyl still is a catastrophe (the documentary Chernobyl Heart broke my own). It remains to be seen if the Fukushima disaster will be on the same level. In my experience, I don't think it will.