>>>>And we don't even know about the radiation yet. (At least we won't be hearing for a while about how safe and economical nuclear energy is).
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>>>On the contrary - if you have any interest in this issue, there's an excellent analysis at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/14/fukushiima_analysis/ .
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>>Nice PR piece.
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>LOL - I don't know how much you follow the Reg, but the entire staff there would consider that just about a mortal insult.
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>No, if the Reg writes a piece like that, it's well-researched and the opinions expressed are the results of thorough analysis.

I blame Hollywood.

I'm pro nuclear but I guess this may set it back again. Meanwhile the usual parade of renewable energy consultants are appearing on TV assuring us that they can supply all our power needs. They usually omit to say they hope to make a stack of cash on the way.

I do wonder why the Japanese didn't build on the other side of the island away from the fault line.