Nuclear Expert Says 9 Months To Stop Japan Radiation Leak Is Very Optimistic

[JohnyCanuck]

Run time: 06:18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3qi4HwV0g8   Posted on YouTube: April 19, 2011 By YouTube Member: alexhiggins732 Views on YouTube: 36   Posted on DU: April 19, 2011 By DU Member: JohnyCanuck Views on DU: 558

 
Nuclear Expert Arnie Gundersen talks about the danger involved with the Fukushima Nuclear reactors saying Tepco's plan to stop the radiation from leaking in 6 to 9 months is a "really optimistic schedule". He also reveals that there are 20 plants in the US with the same design as the Fukushima reactor which means they have the same vulnerabilities to catastrophe.

The interview begins off discussing the Federal Government's refusal to allow Vermont to shut down a reactor with the same design as the Fukushima reactor then turns to the discussion on the current state of the Fukushima reactors.

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Thank you for posting that.

rec

[suzanner]

2. "We're short on time..."- great metaphore

The whole piece was an artwork on being out of time when the voice of reason talks. Don't get me wrong- love Amy Goodman.

[flamingdem]

3. That's very perceptive of you!

It is kind of a meta commentary on the situation