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But experts familiar with both disasters caution against making similarly gloomy predictions for the children of Fukushima. Dillwyn Williams, emeritus professor of pathology at Cambridge University, pointed out that a noticeable increase in thyroid cancers was not observed until three to four years after the Chernobyl accident.
"Much less radioactivity was released from Fukushima than from Chernobyl," he said. "Most of [the Fukushima radiation] was blown over the Pacific Ocean, and thyroid doses in the most-affected areas are low compared to Chernobyl.
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originally posted by: FyreByrd
originally posted by: muSSang
Well I'm off to Vault 101 so I don't care!
What I don't understand is, why does a country with a bad record of earthquakes and tsunami's build a F'ing nuclear power plant on their coast!
Because all - I repeat all - nuclear plants are built close to sources of 'fresh water' such as an outlet to the sea.
originally posted by: boymonkey74
a reply to: ScientificRailgun
Good informitive post and one many will not want to read.
Here is a good video explaining more.
originally posted by: Stngray
originally posted by: FyreByrd
originally posted by: muSSang
Well I'm off to Vault 101 so I don't care!
What I don't understand is, why does a country with a bad record of earthquakes and tsunami's build a F'ing nuclear power plant on their coast!
Because all - I repeat all - nuclear plants are built close to sources of 'fresh water' such as an outlet to the sea.
All? All except the largest power producer in the US. And one in a very seismically boring area at that. They also have a zero discharge policy. All water left is evaporated in huge ponds. PVNGS
No "fresh water" anywhere near this plant.
Five Valley cities, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project announced a preliminary agreement of a 40-year comprehensive water contract to provide cooling water essential to power production at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, the nation's largest energy producer.
originally posted by: muSSang
Well I'm off to Vault 101 so I don't care!
What I don't understand is, why does a country with a bad record of earthquakes and tsunami's build a F'ing nuclear power plant on their coast!
originally posted by: Fireflysky
a reply to: imd12c4funn
I never researched, but I remember watching a video that showed all nuclear power plants in the US are built on fault lines. The only thing people can do now is to protect themselves as best as they can. Supposedly there was much research done after Chernobyl regarding ways to fortify the lymphatic system. I seem to remember that pectin helps as does potassium iodide. Unfortunately this will not go away. I also remember hearing that volcanic eruptions release way more radiation than anything humans create. If you have fear, then I feel it is best to research solutions. I am very grateful that we have the internet for research. On the other hand, always being on the internet also exposes people to a different kind of radiation, I think it is called electro magnetic wave radiation which can affect people's health. Not to mention it is not good for the human body to be sedintary. The lymphatic system cannot drain properly. Plus computers and iphones are really filthy, people just don't realize how gross they are.