2011-03-14, 06:30 PM
Kalovale Wrote:Which is a compilation of the opinions opposing the nuclear industry. If the title of an article isn't the gist of said article, I don't know what the hell I've been learning in all my school years.
"Mr Barrell says the latest crisis will continue to fuel local opposition to the plants."
Read again, the reason for the title is to say that this event will be used to oppose newer nuclear power plants, just like how 3-mile island and Chernobyl where used in opposition of nuclear power.
Anyway, the Japanese government is incompetent they where warned of this sort of disaster years ago.
"A JAPANESE expert on nuclear safety warned more than three years ago that the policy of building large numbers of reactors in the middle of a volatile earthquake zone could lead to catastrophe. "
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/japans-n...6020553408
@Jinn: I'll look into that. Its probably like how the Gulf Oil spill was both the government's and BP's responsibility.
@above: It would take some time to find the exact age limit, but we also have to keep in mind that Japans reactors are unique, and the age limits would vary based on the conditions, materials and design.
If I come across it I'll tell you, but 40 years is extremely old of any plant built decades ago.