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NPR: Approximately 3 months before nuclear crisis in St. Louis, MO
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:31 am
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:31 am
Was listening to NPR news this morning. There was a decent well covered report on the developing nuclear crisis at the West Lake Landfill in St. Louis, MO.
NPR - Nuclear Crisis in St. Louis, MO
I'll summarize what NPR said:
- At this time the Bridgeton Landfill underground chemical fire is only 1,000 feet from the edge (ie. rim) of the West Lake nuclear waste dump.
- The State of Missouri hired consultants to review the situation. They believe that if the fire reaches the buried nuclear waste, it could cause a chain reaction that could lead to a Chernobyl event (worst case scenario). They also released a damning report on the EPA's lack of attention to the potential public safety crisis.
- Bridgeton Landfill hired consultants to review their underground chemical fire and the nearby buried nuclear waste and they believe the underground fire is actually moving away from the nuclear dump and therefore poses little threat. They say the Bridgeton Landfill fire is in a "managed state". Worst case scenario if indeed the underground fire reaches the nuclear site: A small amount of radon gas could be released into the air which would quickly dissipate and be harmless beyond the boundaries of the Bridgeton and West Lake landfills. No eminent danger to the nearest suburb 2 miles away.
- The EPA (which manages the West Lake nuclear dump) hired consultants who reported that there is no threat to the public. Remember, this is the same EPA who singlehandedly caused the Colorado Gold King Mine environmental disaster.
- (copied from linked article) However, a report released last year by EPA scientists said if the waste got hot enough, it could release both radon and radioactive dust into the air. Since no one knows exactly what's mixed in with the radioactive material, those other substances could be prone to explosion.
- (copied from linked article) So far, there's no buyout offer for residents near the landfill — and no feasible way to put out the underground fire. The EPA says it will announce plans to build a firebreak before the end of the year and decide whether to dig up the radioactive waste sometime in 2017.
NPR - Nuclear Crisis in St. Louis, MO
I'll summarize what NPR said:
- At this time the Bridgeton Landfill underground chemical fire is only 1,000 feet from the edge (ie. rim) of the West Lake nuclear waste dump.
- The State of Missouri hired consultants to review the situation. They believe that if the fire reaches the buried nuclear waste, it could cause a chain reaction that could lead to a Chernobyl event (worst case scenario). They also released a damning report on the EPA's lack of attention to the potential public safety crisis.
- Bridgeton Landfill hired consultants to review their underground chemical fire and the nearby buried nuclear waste and they believe the underground fire is actually moving away from the nuclear dump and therefore poses little threat. They say the Bridgeton Landfill fire is in a "managed state". Worst case scenario if indeed the underground fire reaches the nuclear site: A small amount of radon gas could be released into the air which would quickly dissipate and be harmless beyond the boundaries of the Bridgeton and West Lake landfills. No eminent danger to the nearest suburb 2 miles away.
- The EPA (which manages the West Lake nuclear dump) hired consultants who reported that there is no threat to the public. Remember, this is the same EPA who singlehandedly caused the Colorado Gold King Mine environmental disaster.
- (copied from linked article) However, a report released last year by EPA scientists said if the waste got hot enough, it could release both radon and radioactive dust into the air. Since no one knows exactly what's mixed in with the radioactive material, those other substances could be prone to explosion.
- (copied from linked article) So far, there's no buyout offer for residents near the landfill — and no feasible way to put out the underground fire. The EPA says it will announce plans to build a firebreak before the end of the year and decide whether to dig up the radioactive waste sometime in 2017.
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 8:46 am
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:32 am to mizzoukills
Nice knowing everybody baws. Been real.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:33 am to mizzoukills
They could get the good guys from over in Ferguson to help out. I'm sure they'll be willing to jump at the opportunity to help out society.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:33 am to mizzoukills
New Madrid is going to take care of this.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:34 am to mizzoukills
I'll bet none of the consultants live anywhere near the affected zones.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:36 am to mizzoukills
So a disaster could devastate St. Louis
The question is -- would anyone notice?
The question is -- would anyone notice?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:37 am to mizzoukills
quote:
NPR: Approximately 3 months before zombie apocolypse
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:38 am to mizzoukills
If a nuclear crisis does occur, all we can do is hope that you are spared but it destroys your computer so we no longer have to see your shitty threads.
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 8:43 am
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:42 am to mizzoukills
Whatever happens, know that the EPA is working hard to frick this up.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:50 am to mizzoukills
articles were saying the sink hole here locally was going to be a multi kiloton explosion too...anything for an attention grabbing headline
Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:59 am to mizzoukills
quote:
They believe that if the fire reaches the buried nuclear waste, it could cause a chain reaction that could lead to a Chernobyl event (worst case scenario
Lovely.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 9:07 am to mizzoukills
People need to chill the frick out.
All Obama needs to do is get congress to pass a law that forbids underground nuclear landfill fires.
Problem solved.
All Obama needs to do is get congress to pass a law that forbids underground nuclear landfill fires.
Problem solved.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 9:09 am to mizzoukills
Sounds like a good time to be a consultant.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 9:52 am to mizzoukills
I wonder what Nelly thinks of this situation. That landfill would definitely benefit from some country grammar
Posted on 11/3/15 at 10:05 am to mizzoukills
West LAKE landfill???? There was a fire similar? to this is Sterlington area years ago. The carbon black had been dumped behind the plant for approx. 40 years. Seems like it was a large area. Drought came, grassfire got into carbon black disposal area. Incredible sight - black, semi-fixed tornados with fire coming out their sides. Anyways, after a while (too long) they finally pumped water into the area from the Ouachita River (about a mile away), and it eventually put it out.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 10:07 am to mizzoukills
Not to mention all the meth labs in Missouri. amirite
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