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3MI vented a huge amount of radioactive krypton gas, which is never, ever counted. That stuff runs downhill like fluffy water, and hugged the shores of the rive
by ncmncm 5y ago
3MI vented a huge amount of radioactive krypton gas, which is never, ever counted. That stuff runs downhill like fluffy water, and hugged the shores of the river all the way to the ocean.
- DennisP 5y agoFrom a quick google, the krypton was vented on purpose over the course of weeks, to keep radiation at safe levels. Government regulators were involved. All of us are immersed in background radiation all the time. Raising the level slightly, but still within normal background levels, is not a significant safety concern. It's certainly far less concerning than climate change, or even the direct pollution from fossil plants.
- ncmncm 5y agoThe krypton gas release was treated as if it dissolved in the atmosphere, not (as happened) ran downhill and gassed neighborhoods along the river.