The biggest danger of the Japan reactor failures for the U.S. is that it will slow the much needed construction of nuclear plants here in the U.S.
For Japan, the worst case is probably a bad cleanup or containment problem and a teeny tiny increase in cancer rates for some locals who get exposed. http://wormme.com/2011/03/12/incalcuable-danger/
As usual the scare headlines are replacing a needed in-depth discussion.
My limited reading on the subject indicates that the new fluidized bed nuclear reactors being considered for the U.S. are not capable of melting down. We need these as soon as possible.
For Japan, the worst case is probably a bad cleanup or containment problem and a teeny tiny increase in cancer rates for some locals who get exposed. http://wormme.com/2011/03/12/incalcuable-danger/
As usual the scare headlines are replacing a needed in-depth discussion.
My limited reading on the subject indicates that the new fluidized bed nuclear reactors being considered for the U.S. are not capable of melting down. We need these as soon as possible.