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Mar 21
2011
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Emergency Poll of Research Scientists: “Threat From Japan’s Nuclear Disaster”Posted by: admin in Tagged in: Untagged
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Emergency Call for Ideas From Research Scientists
“Threat From Japan’s Nuclear Disaster?”
Considering the recent atomic events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and similar facilities in Japan, we are inviting all scientists to immediately submit their most creative and novel ideas and concepts regarding what we can do now to prevent a similar type of incident here in the United States. You do not need to be a nuclear specialist to submit your suggestions.
Regardless of how unusual or conventional, all submissions posted below will be considered. And we will submit them to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the President of the United States.
Comments (9)
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written by Geology prof, March 19, 2011
written by Geology prof, March 19, 2011
Considering that we still do not have a good plan for a giant "Katrina" hitting New Orleans again, and that there is no master plan for resouce mobilization against another unforeseen Gulf oil blowout,I recommnd a national committeee with emergency, dictatorial powers that could spring into action to commandeer public and private resources, and impose martial law and curfews. Though I am a pacifist, the only people with the guts and zeal to "take charge and cut through the red tape" are the military.
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written by Bioscientist, March 19, 2011
written by Bioscientist, March 19, 2011
Having seen the confusing and contradictory info being issued by various sources in Japan, one essential item in our preparednss is an "Information Czar", perhaps on "Standby Alert" at all times.
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written by West Coast physicist, March 19, 2011
written by West Coast physicist, March 19, 2011
The dithering in DC while Libyans were slaughtered indicates we will need a person of iron will and decisivness if an atomic calamity hits the USA.
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written by Chem engineer, March 19, 2011
written by Chem engineer, March 19, 2011
Solubilized lead foam should be sprayed over the damaged reactors and left to harden, so as to contain radiation.
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written by Victor, March 21, 2011
written by Victor, March 21, 2011
The first comments are a very graphical display of just how much trust is there in the democratic institutions and their ability to act... I guess, dictatorial powers would garner much support in all other, non-emergency circumstances too.
Now, back to business. Opposite to Japan, this country is big and geographically diverse. Therefore, the first idea is, just don't build things where they shouldn't be built. Don't build nuclear power plants in the seismic regions (California, Hawaii). Don't build cities below sea level, don't rebuild New Orleans. Don't live in the areas prone to natural disasters and wild fires. Don't build hydroelectric dams in the prairie, and don't grow fruits and corn in Minnesota. Don't drill for oil unless critically necessary. Don't move to desert cities irrigated by scant water diverted from other (and not very abundant either) places (Arizona/Colorado).
Now, back to business. Opposite to Japan, this country is big and geographically diverse. Therefore, the first idea is, just don't build things where they shouldn't be built. Don't build nuclear power plants in the seismic regions (California, Hawaii). Don't build cities below sea level, don't rebuild New Orleans. Don't live in the areas prone to natural disasters and wild fires. Don't build hydroelectric dams in the prairie, and don't grow fruits and corn in Minnesota. Don't drill for oil unless critically necessary. Don't move to desert cities irrigated by scant water diverted from other (and not very abundant either) places (Arizona/Colorado).
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written by Science writer, March 21, 2011
written by Science writer, March 21, 2011
The biggest threat from the Japan incident is a set-back in public acceptance of the engineering feasibility of nuclear power. Despite the terrible human losses, Japan presents an engineering triumph in the face of a worst-case earthquake/tsunami combo. That the reactors withstood the blow is testament to their design. If only they had been set up to provide for their own cooling rather than relying on an external electric grid. But if an automobile hit a wall at higher speed than planned in its design, then got hit by a large truck, would the surviving passengers complain when the air conditioning didn't work?
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written by Research Scientist, March 21, 2011
Already man made pollutions to earth is huge. Earth can not tolerate Nuclear pollution.
STOP ALL NUCLEAR FACILITIES GOOD OR BAD AND REMOVE FROM THE FACE OF EARTH. MAN MADE AIRTIGHT SAFETY WILL BLOWN AWAY BY NATURAL DISASTERS LIKE EARTH QUAKE OR SATELLITES OR METEORITES COLLISIONS ANYTIME.
LET THE FUTURE GENERATION WILL LEARN FROM THE HISTORY BOOKS
written by Research Scientist, March 21, 2011
Already man made pollutions to earth is huge. Earth can not tolerate Nuclear pollution.
STOP ALL NUCLEAR FACILITIES GOOD OR BAD AND REMOVE FROM THE FACE OF EARTH. MAN MADE AIRTIGHT SAFETY WILL BLOWN AWAY BY NATURAL DISASTERS LIKE EARTH QUAKE OR SATELLITES OR METEORITES COLLISIONS ANYTIME.
LET THE FUTURE GENERATION WILL LEARN FROM THE HISTORY BOOKS
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written by DR NOGO, March 22, 2011
written by DR NOGO, March 22, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mkRFCtl2MI PLEASE SHARE!
Editor's Note: "DR. NOGO" also submitted a lengthy text post, which could not be retained because of space limitations.
Editor's Note: "DR. NOGO" also submitted a lengthy text post, which could not be retained because of space limitations.
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written by David E. Harrison, March 28, 2011
written by David E. Harrison, March 28, 2011
Unfortunately, so long as the Earth's population continues to increase, energy needs will increase. The USA wastes a lot of energy, so by wasting less, we can go a long way, but other nations (China, India, etc) will increase their energy use with their enormous populations. In the long run, we had better go to space-based industry, where energy-intensive industry is most efficient in the orbit of Mercury with its convenient sunlight and heavy metal!
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