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In reply to the discussion: New Leak at Hanford Nuclear Waste Site is 'Catastrophic,' Worker Warns [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)29. Oh PLEASE! Nuclear Waste being released into our environment is extremely relevant,
whether it comes from a Military source or a civilian source. Simply because the outer shell of the containment tank hasn't started leaking yet is what has no relevance.
The failure of the inner shell demonstrates how UNSAFE our system of containment is,
and should be highlighted in the discussion of this issue and in our population's awareness.
The new leak poses problems on several fronts. The outer shell of AY-102 does not have the exhaust or filtration system needed to keep the dangerous gases created by the waste in check. Workers have been ordered to wear full respiratory safety gear in the area, but the risk remains.
The hazards to workers just went up by a factor of 10, said Geffre.
In addition, the breakdown calls into question the viability of three other double-shell tanks at Hanford that have the exact design of AY-102.
The primary tanks weren't designed to stage waste like this for so many years, said a current worker. Theres always the question, Are the outer shells compromised?
The accumulation of waste in the outer shell also means the deadliest substance on earth is that much closer to the ground surrounding the tank. And currently there is no viable plan in place to take care of it.
http://www.king5.com/news/local/investigations/catastrophic-event-at-hanford-prompts-emergency-response/
The hazards to workers just went up by a factor of 10, said Geffre.
In addition, the breakdown calls into question the viability of three other double-shell tanks at Hanford that have the exact design of AY-102.
The primary tanks weren't designed to stage waste like this for so many years, said a current worker. Theres always the question, Are the outer shells compromised?
The accumulation of waste in the outer shell also means the deadliest substance on earth is that much closer to the ground surrounding the tank. And currently there is no viable plan in place to take care of it.
http://www.king5.com/news/local/investigations/catastrophic-event-at-hanford-prompts-emergency-response/
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Ok - 8 inches sounds bad, but not if it's in a 50 gallon drum. A better estimate of the actual
jonno99
Apr 2016
#2
Nuclear energy never was "cheap" for taxpayers, only profitable for nuke builders.. ~eom
vkkv
Apr 2016
#5
I mean, it's perfectly safe, bananas are more dangerous, why do you hate science?!
MisterP
Apr 2016
#7
And genetically modified atoms are just as safe as geneticially modified tomatoes. Besides, Jesus.
valerief
Apr 2016
#17
The Outer Tank Constructed By Same Contractor Who Built New Orleans Levees - Relax
Yallow
Apr 2016
#32
Before that can happen in any serious way we need to stop the states and power companies that have
Dustlawyer
Apr 2016
#39
One of the reasons I support Bernie is that he is not so enmeshed in the political machinations
JDPriestly
Apr 2016
#40
I don't know why everyone in this thread seems determined to call this 'nuclear power' as if it was
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#12
Usually when someone starts a sentence with 'so' a massive, ridiculous strawman follows.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#31
They are moved to a cooling pool until the decay heat is within spec for the cask.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#53
A lot of shit is, however. Fukishima!! This article's consequences, apply to the nuclear
FighttheFuture
Apr 2016
#20
Some percentage overlaps, but Fukushima Dai-ichi has no relevance to this issue.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#22
Oh PLEASE! Nuclear Waste being released into our environment is extremely relevant,
bvar22
Apr 2016
#29
"The failure of the inner shell demonstrates how UNSAFE our system of containment is"
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#46
Thank you, JEB! You're doing what the Mainstream Media Monopoly doesn't do: Report the Truth.
Octafish
Apr 2016
#27
Call Japan. They have lots of experience in trying to cover nuclear leaks up while people die. n/t
jtuck004
Apr 2016
#28
MEANWHILE....THE MEDIA AND NATION ARGUE/OBSESS OVER BERNIE SANDERS AND THE POPE!
cynzke
Apr 2016
#42