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> Modern designs are far safer. We've learned so much since the mid-20th century. Have we? There is a nuclear plant being shelled in Ukraine and the US is stil
by lostlogin 4y ago
> Modern designs are far safer. We've learned so much since the mid-20th century.
Have we? There is a nuclear plant being shelled in Ukraine and the US is still arguing over where to dump its waste. Japan is looking to release a million tons of radioactive water into the sea. Those are the ones I can think of that are happening right now. There are plenty more in and out of the news.
I don’t think knowledge is cumulative, it has to be re-learned ever so often.
In relation to the US navy - here is an accident that was covered up 16 years ago. I do not believe there have been none since.
https://apnews.com/article/559da885ca7c3f6252d67e400e92a846 https://apnews.com/article/559da885ca7c3f6252d67e400e92a846
- karmelapple 4y agoThe date line on that was 1989, so 16 years before that is 1973, which is 40 years ago. Understood about the concern that if they tried to hide a problem once, they’ll probably try to hide one again. But 16 years ago isn’t accurate with the link you shared.
- lostlogin 4y ago> isn’t accurate That’s an understatement, good catch.
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