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27. The lifespan of a nuclear reactor is estimated to be 30-100 years. However,

Wed Apr 22, 2015, 02:16 PM

Apr 2015

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the radioactive waste can be hazardous for over 100,000 years. The written history of humans is about 5,000 years. It's a bit arrogant to make assumptions about a power supply system who's waste is toxic for that amount of time wouldn't you say? Especially if you consider the short amount of time it actually produces power.

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Pumps at Fukushima plant halted, toxic water leaking into ocean - TEPCO [View all] chervilant Apr 2015 OP

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Re:. Pumps at Fukushima plant halted, toxic water leaking into ocean - TEPCO FiningFine Apr 2015 #61

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