Fukushima Operator Admits Nuclear Crisis Was Avoidable

[homasse]

Fukushima Operator Admits Nuclear Crisis Was Avoidable

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday admitted it had played down the risks to the facility of a tsunami for fear of the political, financial and reputational cost.The admission is one of the starkest yet by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which has been

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[morbidoutlook]

Jesus, this is a hot mess. I don't even know what to say.

[the_physicist]

the 'fear' of the public argument is such bullshit, especially when it comes to safety. i just can't even with that. but such corporations and scientists in general have a lovely habit of treating the public like kids

[romp]

good, I guess, to have this confirm

[jwaneeta]

Oh my God. That's beyond... anything.

[neko_oni]

So fucking pissed, but everyone kinda knew this to be true. I still have my iodine pills from when they handed them out "just in case".