And what have they said about the millenia-spanning effects of the waste?
About reactor malfunctions and fallout?
Yes, I know the chances are slim and you know as well as I do they're not 0.
About reactor malfunctions and fallout?
Yes, I know the chances are slim and you know as well as I do they're not 0.
The actual safety is almost entirely unrelated to the fears people have. There is even a term for this: radiophobia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiophobia
Radiophobia is an irrational or excessive fear of ionizing radiation, leading to overestimating the health risks of radiation compared to other risks. It can impede rational decision-making and contribute to counter-productive behavior and policies.