Steven Chu finally steps forward:
The Obama administration’s most vocal advocate for nuclear power said Tuesday that the nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan will eventually help the United States strengthen safety at its 104 reactors.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu told a House panel that “the American people should have full confidence that the United States has rigorous safety regulations in place to ensure that our nuclear power is generated safely and responsibly.” But he said that the administration “is committed to learning from Japan’s experience.”
It’s not just about improving existing reactors, but in designing the many new ones we will need. But I’m glad they’re not using this as an excuse to pander to their technophobic base, as they did in the Gulf mess with the moratorium.
High speed rail has killed more people than nuclear power.
I’m making that into a bumper sticker.
Is technophobic the same as anti-science?
Close enough to call it that Wodun.
I’ve been to meetings with Chu, and can understand why it takes him a while to get around. Every time anyone mentions his name, everyone else says: “Gesundheit!” It eats up a lot of time…