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Neither you, nor I, have any idea as to the ultimate fate of the cores that have melted, the other (spent or not) fuel rods, any other radioactive materials on

Neither you, nor I, have any idea as to the ultimate fate of the cores that have melted, the other (spent or not) fuel rods, any other radioactive materials on site. We do know, that they are not contained as of today. We also know that some unknown amount of radioactive material of unknown composition (Iodine-131, Strontium-90, Cesium-137 - but in what ratio?) enters the atmosphere or the Pacific. TEPCO does not know the numbers or the amount; and in fact, they hope but do not know for certain that the melted core is still on top of the 7 meter thick concrete slab which is under the pressure vessel that used to hold the core, but which was breached. Really, your response is arrogant.

lutusp 13y ago
The argument was that the fish in the Pacific aren't safe to eat. That argument is false. Because of Fukushima, Germany has decided to abandon nuclear power entirely. The German's aren't stupid --- they recognize what Fukushima means, i.e. nuclear power is incredibly difficult to make safe, and to an increasing number of people, simply not worth the risk. As a result, Germany is becoming a pioneer in alternative energy sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany Quote: "Germany is the world's top photovoltaics (PV) installer, with a solar PV capacity of 34.499 gigawatts (GW) at the end of July 2013.[2] The German new solar PV installations increased by about 7.6 GW in 2012, and solar PV provided 18 TWh (billion kilowatt-hours) of electricity in 2011, about 3% of total electricity.[3] Some market analysts expect this could reach 25 percent by 2050.[4] Germany has a goal of producing 35% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and 100% by 2050." We in the U.S. are far behind countries like Germany, and we have no excuse. > Really, your response is arrogant. Translation: "I know better than to argue using facts, so I will argue using opinions." Sadly noted.
- patrickg_zill 13y ago
  What facts do you have? More than TEPCO or the Japanese government, who are now admitting that they don't know anything and don't know when they will have the radiation leaks controlled? Are you reading what I actually wrote?
  - lutusp 13y ago
    I linked to the facts. You posted opinions. You do know the word "science", yes? And that modern times are steered by evidence, not opinion? > Are you reading what I actually wrote? Are you reading what I have linked to? Are you prepared to challenge your own fantasies?
    - patrickg_zill 13y ago
      Your view seems to be that Fukushima is an event that occurred and is now past, with measurable or predictable results. I disagree with that view, and view Fukushima as an event that is ongoing, and will continue to be ongoing until radiation from all sources is no longer entering the environment.

lutusp 13y ago

The argument was that the fish in the Pacific aren't safe to eat. That argument is false. Because of Fukushima, Germany has decided to abandon nuclear power entirely. The German's aren't stupid --- they recognize what Fukushima means, i.e. nuclear power is incredibly difficult to make safe, and to an increasing number of people, simply not worth the risk. As a result, Germany is becoming a pioneer in alternative energy sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany Quote: "Germany is the world's top photovoltaics (PV) installer, with a solar PV capacity of 34.499 gigawatts (GW) at the end of July 2013.[2] The German new solar PV installations increased by about 7.6 GW in 2012, and solar PV provided 18 TWh (billion kilowatt-hours) of electricity in 2011, about 3% of total electricity.[3] Some market analysts expect this could reach 25 percent by 2050.[4] Germany has a goal of producing 35% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and 100% by 2050." We in the U.S. are far behind countries like Germany, and we have no excuse. > Really, your response is arrogant. Translation: "I know better than to argue using facts, so I will argue using opinions." Sadly noted.

patrickg_zill 13y ago
What facts do you have? More than TEPCO or the Japanese government, who are now admitting that they don't know anything and don't know when they will have the radiation leaks controlled? Are you reading what I actually wrote?
- lutusp 13y ago
  I linked to the facts. You posted opinions. You do know the word "science", yes? And that modern times are steered by evidence, not opinion? > Are you reading what I actually wrote? Are you reading what I have linked to? Are you prepared to challenge your own fantasies?
  - patrickg_zill 13y ago
    Your view seems to be that Fukushima is an event that occurred and is now past, with measurable or predictable results. I disagree with that view, and view Fukushima as an event that is ongoing, and will continue to be ongoing until radiation from all sources is no longer entering the environment.