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I agree the impact of and response to accidents is often exaggerated out of proportion. Except for Chernobyl. That one was a monster. However if you take the l
by simonh 5y ago
I agree the impact of and response to accidents is often exaggerated out of proportion. Except for Chernobyl. That one was a monster.
However if you take the long term impact and costs of those accidents and add them to the cost of nuclear power overall, it's not a pretty picture. I would not have supported significantly more nuclear 40 years ago, some but not massive. I do support it now though. We've learned a lot.
- mdavis6890 5y agoChernobyl was hardly a monster. According to Wikipedia, 30 people died immediately, and probably another 30 due to the radiation aftermath. Maybe a few thousand more someday due to long term effects. Highest estimates are 60k deaths.
- stjohnswarts 5y agoChernobyl could have been so much worse, so much worse. You should look that up as well. We definitely do not want to do more Chernobyl style nuke plants. There are much much safer designs available.