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He says "That’s why the experts didn’t expect it because they are still thinking of how the plant can be saved, but it can’t be." I will accept that statement
by mahmud 16y ago
He says "That’s why the experts didn’t expect it because they are still thinking of how the plant can be saved, but it can’t be."
I will accept that statement as true when it comes from a fact-finding mission by the Japanese nuclear authorities, not Cringely.
- ugh 16y agoI think experts refers to “experts” on CNN or Fox. Here is the relevant passage in the text I think this refers to: “‘Coolant?’ wondered aloud all the CNN and Fox News nuclear experts looking for a lede for their stories. ‘What is she talking about, coolant?’” And what’s wrong with speculation? Seemed reasonable enough to me.
- mahmud 16y agoSpeculation is fine, as long as you understand my suspicion of it. Cringely says Japan lost 20% of its electricity supply. I say I wont believe that figure until I hear it from the Japanese nuclear authorities themselves.
- pnathan 16y agoNuclear power is about 35-40% of Japan's grid, according to the what appears to be a site operated by Japanese authorities. "At present, there are 52 commercial nuclear reactors in operation in Japan with a total generating capacity of 45,742 megawatts. Nuclear power supplies about 35% of Japan’s total electricity demand. It is expected that nuclear energy’s share in electricity generation will increase to more than 40% by around 2010."[1] [1] http://www.japannuclear.com/files/Japan%20Nuclear%20Fuel%20Cycle%20Program%20(February%202003).pdf http://www.japannuclear.com/files/Japan%20Nuclear%20Fuel%20C...