Chernobyl, the silent killer capturated by cameras

[Viking]

Well from time to time cosmic rays appear in the images from the Mars Exploration Rovers, but I'm not sure about this.

[Caius]

Well from time to time cosmic rays appear in the images from the Mars Exploration Rovers, but I'm not sure about this.

Its cosmic radiation... so that might could be radiation. From that of being true, I don't know. That's why I ask.

[rory_20_uk]

I've seen pictures of birds nesting on the reactors. There are far greater killers in the world than the radiation from Chernobyl. In fact, due to the evacuation of humanity from the large exclusion area, the wildlife has flourished.

[CountArach]

I've seen pictures of birds nesting on the reactors. There are far greater killers in the world than the radiation from Chernobyl. In fact, due to the evacuation of humanity from the large exclusion area, the wildlife has flourished.

Is there any truth to the rumours that the wildlife in fact devoured the former populace?

[PBI]

Is there any truth to the rumours that the wildlife in fact devoured the former populace?

None I'm aware of.

Actually, one could argue that on balance, Chernobyl actually works out as a positive story for nuclear safety. The very worst thing that could possibly have happened to a nuclear reactor, happened, and the world did not end.

[Whacker]

The very worst thing that could possibly have happened to a nuclear reactor, happened, and the world did not end.

For the entire world no, but for some many thousands living in or near the area, yes it for all intents and purposes did end. They and their children are still suffering from the effects to this day.

Nevertheless, Chernobyl is a good example for us to remember and follow. The US and other nations are realizing that moving back to nuclear fission for energy is probably a smart move, so I'd expect to see more reactor powerplant building in the next decades. Given the US's track record of corporatism and corporate irresponsibility, Chernobyl (and even 3 Mile Island) is a good example and reminder of what could happen if too many corners are cut and tight controls are not enforced.

[Caius]

In fact, due to the evacuation of humanity from the large exclusion area, the wildlife has flourished.

In fact, you are half right. Not only for that, but also radiation has alterated genetics to make trees grow too fast and to change the structure of the trees.

so I'd expect to see more reactor powerplant building in the next decades.

I will expect that also. Three Mile Island could have been worse, and, I dont want to sound the bad guy, sometimes those kind of things have to happen. What would happen if the reactor in Three Mile Island exploded? What about in Sellafield?

It is greedy which will lead us to some disaster.

[ShadesPanther]

I will expect that also. Three Mile Island could have been worse, and, I dont want to sound the bad guy, sometimes those kind of things have to happen. What would happen if the reactor in Three Mile Island exploded? What about in Sellafield?

It is greedy which will lead us to some disaster.

It's the same in the Aircraft industry. A major accident usually does make saftey far better. It's tragic but it usually is whats needed to make a major change.

[||Lz3||]

still the amount of damage done to the nature is quite high... we can't depend on nuclear energy for long... <.<

[Caius]

Sorry for shameless bumping, I wanted to discuss this a little bit.

We won't rely on nuclear energy for a lot, there is Uranium for the next 50 years.