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Re:Nuclear reactions are smoldering again at Chernobyl by yosito on Thursday May 06, 2021 @10:25AM (#27063729)
Since you brought it up, no, Chernobyl is not a good example of the risks of modern nuclear technology.
Re:Nuclear reactions are smoldering again at Chernobyl by bombcar on Thursday May 06, 2021 @10:32AM (#27063844)
Chernobyl is a good "line in the sand" to develop the safety precautions around (for example, assume Chernobyl happens, what things prevent long-lasting harm).
Re:Nuclear reactions are smoldering again at Chernobyl by hedora on Thursday May 06, 2021 @10:59AM (#27064215)
That’s like assuming the manager of your grocery store will kill everyone with an automatic rifle, then designing the building for easy cleanup.

We know how to build safe nuclear plants. We should do that, and also make sure there’s enough independent oversight to make sure they’re not being managed by people actively trying to melt them down.

Re:Nuclear reactions are smoldering again at Chernobyl by Y_Y on Friday May 07, 2021 @04:14AM (#27073583)
You'll be glad when someone drops a load of watermelons in aisle three.