Thread: Nuclear

How do you put a price on Chernobyl?

Chernobyl happened 33 years ago and it was a Russian plant, I am absolutely certain that the tech has advanced 100 fold since then.
It is the same as saying that todays cars are just as unsafe and use the same tech as they did back in 1986

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
We only have Aurora in Tas, though I did see an advertisement for 1st Energy the other day.
Would my credit transfer I wonder?
Cheers

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought these companies operated nationally. Might be worth checking.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Chernobyl happened 33 years ago and it was a Russian plant, I am absolutely certain that the tech has advanced 100 fold since then.
It is the same as saying that todays cars are just as unsafe and use the same tech as they did back in 1986

No, it's quite different, I think.
When nuclear waste has a half-life of up to 45,000 years, we should take a long-term view.
Besides, nuclear is very expensive and dangerous, so let's choose cheaper, safer alternatives.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

When nuclear waste has a half-life of up to 45,000 years,.

which waste is that?

Originally Posted by Eevo

which waste is that?

Hi,
Everything from rods down to filters and protective clothing.
Even Australia's Lucas Heights has warehouses full of contaminated single use items sealed in drums,
It just won't go away, leaving a burden of contamination for future generations who may or may not understand what it is.
Cheers

I wonder how toxic some of that "low level' waste is...

I had a friend in the army knocked off one of those night gun left/right of arc indicators which are powered by some low level isotope or something.

He pulled it down and removed the little green lumination ball and would stick it in his ear when he went to Pips/Swizzles disco in Brisbane , (for those who may share memories of the place) and he'd walk around with a glowing green ear.

Those who were in the army and night sited guns/mortars would know what I mean.

Those who went to Pips/swizzles would know where I mean. It had another name before it was called Pips. same owner mgr, Brian(forget his name) , never forget him.

had a brainstorm....it was originally Chequers.

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
Everything from rods down to filters and protective clothing.
Even Australia's Lucas Heights has warehouses full of contaminated single use items sealed in drums,
It just won't go away, leaving a burden of contamination for future generations who may or may not understand what it is.
Cheers

I toured Lucas Heights quite some time ago. Drums of waste were stacked everywhere. We went inside the reactor. I was not impressed. I would never consider living anywhere near it.

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
Everything from rods down to filters and protective clothing.
Even Australia's Lucas Heights has warehouses full of contaminated single use items sealed in drums,
It just won't go away, leaving a burden of contamination for future generations who may or may not understand what it is.
Cheers

which waste is 45,000 years?