Safety
Nuclear safety is, of course, an oxymoron. Nuclear reactors are inherently dangerous, vulnerable to accident with the potential for catastrophic consequences to health and the environment if enough radioactivity escapes. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Congressionally-mandated to protect public safety, is a blatant lapdog bowing to the financial priorities of the nuclear industry.
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As posted online at the Toledo Blade.
The headline refers to the forever deadly, highly radioactive, irradiated nuclear fuel.
However, the gist of the op-ed was about the safety risks of continuing to operate the 41-year old lemon.
February 4, 2018