The Associated Press: Japan adopts plan to maximize nuclear energy, in major shift.

[wemay]

The Associated Press: Japan adopts plan to maximize nuclear energy, in major shift.

Japan adopts plan to maximize nuclear energy, in major shift

TOKYO (AP) — Japan adopted a plan on Thursday to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster that once planned to phase out atomic power.

apnews.com

 

[PWMDMD]

It ah makes sense. Fukushima was a very stupid and very old design.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Time cures a lot of things. I thinking the Japanese politicians are very smart or were totally frightened of the electorate. They waited it out patiently and probably tested the population over time until the sentiment started to change. Except Fukushima, I hope they have success with the reactors. And no, I don’t know anything about the others so maybe there are notable exceptions.

 

[PWMDMD]

Time cures a lot of things. I thinking the Japanese politicians are very smart or were totally frightened of the electorate. They waited it out patiently and probably tested the population over time until the sentiment started to change. Except Fukushima, I hope they have success with the reactors. And no, I don’t know anything about the others so maybe there are notable exceptions.

Fukushima was an old and stupid design. Obviously, backup generators on the ground were a stupid idea but even that design flaw could've been overcome with modern reactor designs that essentially freeze a small plug at the bottom of the reactor water tank. If the power goes out for any reason the plug melts, the water drains, and the reaction is shut down.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Japan once again embraces nuclear power

hotair.com

Another look. Hopefully can reverse some of the stupidity of the past decade and trickle around to other decision-makers too….