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America's Nuclear Nightmare: The U.S. has 31 aging reactors just like Fukushima

9 pointsby binarray2000about 14 years ago

4 comments

hsmyersabout 14 years ago
So according to this headline, we have 31 reactors all on the Pacific coast? I don't think so. And none of the reactors follow the design of Fukushima in so far as I know. 3 Mile may have been a nightmare, but it did result in better standards and designs. I think if you poke around even a little bit that should be clear. Can't imagine why the article's writers didn't point that out. Now if you want to fantasize a bit, think about this: all of INEL rests squarely on a very large piece of basalt (with a frosting of lava) all of which came about the last time Yellowstone lost it's cool. Add to that the fact that there are a good deal more than just 31 reactors there (mostly deactivated) and you have the makings of a real party. Won't make a difference to me because if Yellowstone goes up again, I'm within the kill zone, but still...
tomjen3about 14 years ago
Not an issue, since the US doesn't really experience tsunami'es.
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swixmixabout 14 years ago
The public outcry against nuclear power is partially to blame for the Fukushima accident.<p>The fear is a self fulfilling prophecy.
yoshiksabout 14 years ago
You can't imagine until it happens. Think about possible worst result in that case, even just to get a few secs bonus from stunning when it really happens. In that sense, it is a good article to read.