Re:Ask HN: Do you now agree that nuclear power plants are a ...
by jqpabc123 on Friday March 04, 2022 @09:49AM
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All nuclear power is not created equal.
Yes, some existing designs are dangerous --- but there is no technical reason nuclear power can't be made much, much safer.
As an example, the US military is designing nuclear power units that can be easily and safely shipped and setup by minimally trained personnel in the field. Similar units could be used for local backup power in the US.
Yes, some existing designs are dangerous --- but there is no technical reason nuclear power can't be made much, much safer.
As an example, the US military is designing nuclear power units that can be easily and safely shipped and setup by minimally trained personnel in the field. Similar units could be used for local backup power in the US.
http://www.defensenews.com/smr/energy-and-environment/2021/0...