Two great books by James Mahaffey are excellent reading for reactor developers to develop sensitivity to possible accident effects. I read and absorbed Atomic Accidents and Atomic Adventures.
However, fear-status-quo is not a foundation for successful deployment of nuclear power. "As Touran noted during a recent panel discussion with investors, their tolerance for even small radiation releases is “basically zero.” While this may seem unfair compared to other energy sources, it reflects reality. A nuclear accident that releases radiation, even without causing immediate harm, can destroy public confidence, investor support, and industry momentum. This asymmetrical standard means that maintaining high safety margins and a strong safety culture isn't just good practice—it's essential for nuclear power's continued existence."
There WILL BE future accidents. We need to change regulatory mythology that any radiation is potentially fatal. NRC refused to adopt the Scientists for Accurate Radiation Information 2015 petition to dismiss ALARA and change allowable exposure levels.
Please read Nuclear Power's Next Big Event at https://hargraves.substack.com/p/nuclear-powers-next-big-event-42a . Without scientific regulations and NRC/EPA reforms, the next accident will choke off nuclear power for decades, again, as did Fukushima, where no members of the public were harmed by radiation.
Two great books by James Mahaffey are excellent reading for reactor developers to develop sensitivity to possible accident effects. I read and absorbed Atomic Accidents and Atomic Adventures.
However, fear-status-quo is not a foundation for successful deployment of nuclear power. "As Touran noted during a recent panel discussion with investors, their tolerance for even small radiation releases is “basically zero.” While this may seem unfair compared to other energy sources, it reflects reality. A nuclear accident that releases radiation, even without causing immediate harm, can destroy public confidence, investor support, and industry momentum. This asymmetrical standard means that maintaining high safety margins and a strong safety culture isn't just good practice—it's essential for nuclear power's continued existence."
There WILL BE future accidents. We need to change regulatory mythology that any radiation is potentially fatal. NRC refused to adopt the Scientists for Accurate Radiation Information 2015 petition to dismiss ALARA and change allowable exposure levels.
Please read Nuclear Power's Next Big Event at https://hargraves.substack.com/p/nuclear-powers-next-big-event-42a . Without scientific regulations and NRC/EPA reforms, the next accident will choke off nuclear power for decades, again, as did Fukushima, where no members of the public were harmed by radiation.
Thank you Robert for highlighting key points from Chris's post.