Statistically, nuclear energy is the safest form of power generation. Unfortunately, thanks to the media, most people are afraid to power a kettle with it.
Well, what people "hear" tend to have influence over them, even if they don't know anything about it shallow reasons like "saw it in a movie" or read it in the newspaper is "enough" for people to form a opinion
I totally agree, problem is when something does go wrong, the effects stay for generations.
Personally I've been inside reactor buildings, and have studied the safety and evacuation plans of a number of facilities worldwide, yet none are 100% safe, and its that silent killer, radiation, that everyone is afraid of
Well, what people "hear" tend to have influence over them, even if they don't know anything about it shallow reasons like "saw it in a movie" or read it in the newspaper is "enough" for people to form a opinion
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, problem is when something does go wrong, the effects stay for generations.
ReplyDeletePersonally I've been inside reactor buildings, and have studied the safety and evacuation plans of a number of facilities worldwide, yet none are 100% safe, and its that silent killer, radiation, that everyone is afraid of