Discussion of the current nuclear regulatory regime and possible aternatives should take place on this thread. Examples of counter-productive rules or practices are solicited. The post The Gold Standard and ALARA appeared first on Why Nuclear Power Has Been A Flop.| Why Nuclear Power Has Been A Flop
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dedicated to the solution of the closely coupled problems of energy poverty The Gordian Knot Group The Gordian Knot Group (GKG) is dedicated to the solution of the closely coupled problems of energy poverty for nearly 2 billion humans, and global warming for all of us. The Group produces studies related to this Gordian Knot. Anyone can view or print the papers with no obligation. In order to download the PDF files, we ask viewers to log in first. The GKG has published a book titled Why Nuclea...| Why Nuclear Power Has Been A Flop
The conflicting roles of Big Oil and the Rockefeller Foundation in the early days of nuclear power.| Why Nuclear Power Has Been A Flop
For practical purposes, used nuclear fuel remains radioactive forever. However, the penetrating form of radiation is essentially gone in about 500 years. After that, the used fuel must be swallowed to be harmful. But that would require eating rocks. Bacon is probably more dangerous than aged nuclear fuel. You are much more likely to swallow that carcinogen.| Why Nuclear Power Has Been A Flop
LNT is the theory that radiation harm is additive. Harm is a function of cumulative dose and nothing else. Exposure period and dose rate are irrelevant. LNT effectively denies our ability to repair radiation damage. LNT has been the foundation of our radiation protection regulation, with pernicious results, except for our radiation minders. A rising chorus has called for replacing LNT with a model that does recognize our repair ability. But the Empire is now fighting back. A recently released...| Why Nuclear Power Has Been A Flop