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richcollins on March 15, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Dramatic escalation in Japan (Fukushima Nuke Plant...

The occurrence of radiation related deaths in this one instance isn't strong evidence that it is more dangerous than alternatives:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=coal-ash-is...

forensic on March 15, 2011 [–]

While I believe your implication is correct, the public is not going to believe it.

When it comes to nuclear energy, perception is more important than reality.

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