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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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That was Russiaand it was over 20 years ago.
The Russians are known for not being very good engineers. Additionally they didn't have very competent people staffing that plant. Add to that the fact that the plant was built in the 70s. The Wikipedia article is quite interesting- see for yourself.
Technology has a tendency to improve over time. Nuclear technology in particular has apparently gotten MUCH safer and far more efficient than it was in the 70s.
Frankly, I'd take nuclear technology over coal plants any day.
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The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 30 Sep 2008, 19:15,
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