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Nuclear restart showcase encounters concrete safety concerns
· New York time
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over at an American nuclear restart project, Ars Technica reports. The incidents complicate the project's role as a showcase for nuclear power's comeback. The reported events deserve attention on their own terms, without turning a near fall into a completed one or assuming an unreported outcome for the contractor. A flagship project carries extra expectations because supporters want it to demonstrate competence as well as generate power. The promotional brochure would understandably prefer a quieter supporting role for the incident log.
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