@tripu

Isn't the war on Ukraine the perfect depiction of why nuclear power is so dangerous, even if used solely for civilian purposes?

@tripu

As wars happen and empires fall, management and monitorizarion of nuclear facilites risks failure.

@jcast

I would find out how often in History a nuclear plant has changed hands quickly, to a much more unreliable owner.

@tripu

From the reports I've read this was be the first time. A proof it can and will happen for those in denial.

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@jcast

What is “this”? is inactive. Has any active reactor fallen in the hands of the Russians already?

Even if/when they do: I doubt the Russians will be more unreliable or reckless as managers than the Ukrainians.

@tripu

Chernobyl still has to be managed. And fighting was reported near another one.

It is not about who is more reckless or unreliable. Catastrophic accidents can happen in a war scenario.

@jcast

I guess you're right. I had never thought about that. Still, I wonder how much weight to give to these improbable scenarios (war near a reactor), vs the overall benefits of .

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