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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Nuke Fearmongering At Oilprice.Com

Not surprising, of course.

I commented there, answering the author's questions.

Repeated below.


  • . "If nuclear energy is so safe, why is the industry incapable of dealing with the relative simple plumbing issue of water leaks?"

    A. Hanford is a nuclear weapons site, not a power plant. The Taiwan plant leaked so little over so long it was difficult to detect. Fukushima experienced an earthquake and tsunami.

    Q. "Since they evidently cannot, then why would one believe that they have mastered the intricacies of nuclear reactor operation?"

    A. Premise incorrect, strawman question.

    Q. "Secondly, if the NPP by-products are so safe, why does every government in the world go to such strenuous efforts to contain them even while assuring their populaces that there’s no risk?"

    A. Math challenged? This is Q3. There is a small risk relative to the dose. Just like there is a small risk with the uranium and thorium emitted by fossil plants. Governments try to minimize that risk so we can derive the benefits.

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