• Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    Fun fact, coal plants produce more radiation into their environment than nuclear plants

    Modern reactor designs are so damn safe it’s insane

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        1 year ago

        Because the radioactive bits need to be handled by trained and trusted personnel because if those bits fall into the wrong hands they can be used for some horrible shit

          • ZodiacSF1969@sh.itjust.works
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            1 year ago

            If I install solar panels and the inverters incorrectly I could potentially harm or kill myself and others. Therefore solar isn’t safe.

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                1 year ago

                Such a dumb question.

                Building a nuclear power plant requires the collaboration of physicists, nuclear + electrical + civil engineers, etc…

                Solar requires a certified electrician.

                We know how to build nuclear safely, it just requires a lot more effort and oversight, therefore is not something you can build at home.

                • cloud@lazysoci.al
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                  1 year ago

                  so if i hire up an elecricial and a civil engineer i can build it in my garden?