The events last year, in Japan, and the continual unfolding of the aftermath, raises some very important questions, about the future of Nuclear Power ?. In particular about its use in the Civil spear ?
Across the Globe there has now been some "Three major events" over a number of decades, and each of these events have involved the spread of contamination outside the footprint of the sites involved !. Giving the increase in numbers of nuclear sites, then there must surely be an increase in risk, to the public at large !.
Is it not now time to address the implications of this as a matter of urgency ?
From a British point of view we seem to have a situation, not unlike that experienced in the Industrial Revolution, where machinery existed and operated without Guards and Emergency stops !. While this may not be the case on nuclear sites, there appears to be a disconnect, when leakages reach outside their site footprints !. In this regard Nuclear appears to impose an ongoing threat to the general public, a threat to which the public, is not equipt to respond, in any constructive way !.
This surly demands the provision of a monitoring system which acts in real time and is both sensitive, and quickly reactive, in detecting a wide range of contaminants, and ranking the risk,s in regards to particular geographical areas !. Perhaps much like mobile phone cells, in regards to the geographical area footprint !
This would then provide the civilian population, that is to say the public at large, the opportunity to make decisions, based on reliable information !. Rather than having to rely on speculation, and suspicion !.
If this cannot be done then the future of Nuclear Power, can come into doubt !. Interest groups who are opposed to nuclear, for a variety of reasons, may seek to block its operation, without regard to the consequences !. This could well happen as the shock of what happened in Japan wears off, and the form and scale of the disruption, risk, and harm, becomes apparent !.
There is also a potential for possible trouble for people in and around Japan, in response to what has been experienced, and in particular the impact on the Japaneses sense of Face !. In this regard I would draw parallels with Palestine and the emergence of the PLO. Reports have circulated of activities in Japan titled "Lets all Die Together "!.
My point being in all this is that ignorance can be the root of discontent and superstition !. The way to address this appears to be to address ignorance, and put the spacial issues on the public table, for all to see !. Ignorance and uncertainty can also underpin feelings, which can lead to Panic !.
These issues are by their nature very complex, and one might say, they require to be addressed in a way that is, both precise and technical, but it is also clear that this can be constrained by accounting and economic considerations !. However it is hard to escape the view, that urgent action is required, before there is another, that is Fourth event of major significance !. Such action could go some way to ensuring the lights stay on and the poor are able to afford at least some electrical power !.
Across the Globe there has now been some "Three major events" over a number of decades, and each of these events have involved the spread of contamination outside the footprint of the sites involved !. Giving the increase in numbers of nuclear sites, then there must surely be an increase in risk, to the public at large !.
Is it not now time to address the implications of this as a matter of urgency ?
From a British point of view we seem to have a situation, not unlike that experienced in the Industrial Revolution, where machinery existed and operated without Guards and Emergency stops !. While this may not be the case on nuclear sites, there appears to be a disconnect, when leakages reach outside their site footprints !. In this regard Nuclear appears to impose an ongoing threat to the general public, a threat to which the public, is not equipt to respond, in any constructive way !.
This surly demands the provision of a monitoring system which acts in real time and is both sensitive, and quickly reactive, in detecting a wide range of contaminants, and ranking the risk,s in regards to particular geographical areas !. Perhaps much like mobile phone cells, in regards to the geographical area footprint !
This would then provide the civilian population, that is to say the public at large, the opportunity to make decisions, based on reliable information !. Rather than having to rely on speculation, and suspicion !.
If this cannot be done then the future of Nuclear Power, can come into doubt !. Interest groups who are opposed to nuclear, for a variety of reasons, may seek to block its operation, without regard to the consequences !. This could well happen as the shock of what happened in Japan wears off, and the form and scale of the disruption, risk, and harm, becomes apparent !.
There is also a potential for possible trouble for people in and around Japan, in response to what has been experienced, and in particular the impact on the Japaneses sense of Face !. In this regard I would draw parallels with Palestine and the emergence of the PLO. Reports have circulated of activities in Japan titled "Lets all Die Together "!.
My point being in all this is that ignorance can be the root of discontent and superstition !. The way to address this appears to be to address ignorance, and put the spacial issues on the public table, for all to see !. Ignorance and uncertainty can also underpin feelings, which can lead to Panic !.
These issues are by their nature very complex, and one might say, they require to be addressed in a way that is, both precise and technical, but it is also clear that this can be constrained by accounting and economic considerations !. However it is hard to escape the view, that urgent action is required, before there is another, that is Fourth event of major significance !. Such action could go some way to ensuring the lights stay on and the poor are able to afford at least some electrical power !.
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