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Severe Misrepresentation
By jtemplin on 4/15/2008 10:20:45 PM , Rating: 2
Describing the downsides of nuclear waste typically might include descriptions of half-life decay times, deleterious effects on biological systems etc instead the worst the author had to say was this:
unsightly nuclear waste

The flamingo in my neighbors lawn is unsightly...but it definitely isn't going to cause genetic mutations.

RE: Severe Misrepresentation
By nofranchise on 4/16/2008 4:49:30 AM , Rating: 1
Well said sir!

I once witnessed the incredible process of "safe" storage of spent fuel rods. From the rods being inserted into a HUGE metal/concrete cylinder - which is warm to the touch because of the radiation - to the transport by boat and the insertion into deep primeval bedrock.

This is a costly and still controversial process, and I am very pleased, some research is going into improving the way we handle nuclear waste - or hopefully lack of waste in the future.

On a side note: Lets build nuclear plants, but keep the electricity bill high, and spend the extra cash on research into fusion. Come on people - how long can it take to get this to work!!??

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