When she can tell me a practical, long-term, solution to nuclear waste, demonstrate that a nuclear bomb is not a military target, sure.
We just saw Japan release nuclear waste into the ocean for lack of a solution (to the waste from a fucking nuclear disaster) , don’t tell me it’s not a problem.
Yes I know coal emits radioactive waste, I’m not a coal advocate.
The vast majority of nuclear waste is not highly radioactive. Over 90% of it is low-level waste. As we progresses we’re finding better ways to manage and reduce this or even recycling it.
The Fukushima incident though unfortunate and a reminder to improve safety standards didn’t result in any direct fatalities due to radiation. In fact, the amount of radioactivity released into the ocean was 0 when you look at the vastness of the Pacific and the dilution. The oceans already contain a considerable amount of natural radiation and the added amount from the incident, though not better than nothing is a drop in the ocean size bucket.
Air pollution from coal plants contributes to numerous premature deaths yearly with some estimates in the hundreds of thousands globally. This is far more concerning than the potential risks posed by nuclear energy especially when managed with modern safety standards. Just see Fukushima.
As for nuclear plants being military targets, any infrastructure can become a target in wartime, dams, chemical plants or any other energy installations. The key is to ensure safety and security measures.
The vast majority of nuclear waste is not highly radioactive. Over 90% of it is low-level waste. As we progresses we’re finding better ways to manage and reduce this or even recycling it.
Even still, it still needs to be transported, stored in specialized facilities, etc. All that transport and resource usage isn’t free and must be considered as part of the cost of nuclear.
The Fukushima incident though unfortunate and a reminder to improve safety standards didn’t result in any direct fatalities due to radiation.
Direct fatalities is a poor metric for nuclear safety.
As for nuclear plants being military targets, any infrastructure can become a target in wartime, dams, chemical plants or any other energy installations. The key is to ensure safety and security measures.
Those are great arguments for not doing those things as well. These are things that massive unsustainable human populations make use of and are not necessary to thriving human populations.
This depends on the type of waste, and how radioactive it is. The overwhelming majority of nuclear waste is low level, and capable of being safely stored in steel/concrete casks. The higher level stuff can be safely stored in exhausted mines.
demonstrate that a nuclear bomb is not a military target, sure
All power sources are inherently military targets, so you’ve defined an impossible task.
Additionally, you can design a plant to be a lower risk target in the case of an attack. We’ve had decades of research put into how to make these plants safe.
When she can tell me a practical, long-term, solution to nuclear waste, demonstrate that a nuclear bomb is not a military target, sure.
We just saw Japan release nuclear waste into the ocean for lack of a solution (to the waste from a fucking nuclear disaster) , don’t tell me it’s not a problem.
Yes I know coal emits radioactive waste, I’m not a coal advocate.
Here are few things to consider:
Thank you, could not have said it better. Nuclear is the way forward, at least until fusion energy is viable.
Even still, it still needs to be transported, stored in specialized facilities, etc. All that transport and resource usage isn’t free and must be considered as part of the cost of nuclear.
Direct fatalities is a poor metric for nuclear safety.
Those are great arguments for not doing those things as well. These are things that massive unsustainable human populations make use of and are not necessary to thriving human populations.
This depends on the type of waste, and how radioactive it is. The overwhelming majority of nuclear waste is low level, and capable of being safely stored in steel/concrete casks. The higher level stuff can be safely stored in exhausted mines.
All power sources are inherently military targets, so you’ve defined an impossible task.
Additionally, you can design a plant to be a lower risk target in the case of an attack. We’ve had decades of research put into how to make these plants safe.
https://sgp.fas.org/crs/homesec/RL34331.pdf
https://theconversation.com/how-to-protect-nuclear-plants-from-terrorists-57094
I’m not thrilled with it either, but the waste they are releasing is diluted.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66610977
The water they are releasing is basically no different than the radioactivity of normal sea water.
I would also emphasize that nuclear reactor =/= nuclear bomb. Power reactors cannot under any circumstances cause a nuclear explosion.
The solution to pollution is dilution! right!?
In the case of radioactive water, yes. Our oceans are huge, and there is no real impact.
Maybe learn some science before you sound stupid in public? That waste water was cleaner than your drinking water.