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China to Pioneer Melt-Down Proof Reactors

Posted by Zonk on from the energy-for-the-biggest-red-state dept.

pease1 writes "FT.com reports China is poised to develop the world's first commercially operated "pebble bed" nuclear reactor. If successfully commercialized, the pebble bed reactor would be the first radically new reactor design for several decades. It would push China to the forefront of development of a technology that researchers claim offers a new "meltdown-proof" alternative to standard water-cooled nuclear power stations." This was mentioned in September of last year but now looks as though the plan is moving forward.

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  1. Even funnier by sideshow · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Funny how it is, generally speaking, the same group of people who berate the US for our dependence on mideast oil, while at the same time vehemently protesting any movement down any path that might actually allow us to realistically release ourselves from some of that dependence, e.g., new nuclear plan

    Much of these same people also support firearm bans. So the group of people who demand the most change from their government shun the most powerful tool in bringing about that change.

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  2. Re:Can you give us some links by HarveyBirdman · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Three points here. I'll type slowly so you'll grasp it.

    1. Someone already posted links to relevant info.

    2. I'm not your fucking father or teacher. If you really cared, and were not just being a contrarian dumbass, you'd look it up for yourself.

    3. I learned long ago no amount of factual data will EVER change the minds of dumbasses.

    Nuke fuel can be recycled. Do your own work and look it up.

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