I agree the clean-up is stunning in scale but in terms of the causes then I only see a regularly repeating pattern. The China Syndrome maps out quite nicely how

I agree the clean-up is stunning in scale but in terms of the causes then I only see a regularly repeating pattern. The China Syndrome maps out quite nicely how it would happen in a commercial reactor i.e. pressure to not report problems leading to falsifying safety reports leading to potential critical situations. Commercial companies often have existential pressure to cut costs to meet goals leading to safety violations and it happens all the time PG&E, South West, PCA... it's an endless list.