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Given the age of the plant and the safety record over that time, it's proven itself safe enough.

I used to labor under anti-nuclear hysteria. How could I not? It was fed to me via popular culture and media for years.

Funny thing though - all power sources are dangerous - and nuclear actually comes out rather well in comparison.

How many coal miners have died since the Japanese reactors were switched off? How much airborne pollution has been released?

Just remember, despite an out-of-design-bounds natural disaster, the plant remained safe and continues to do so. It's not a great place to be, sure, but it isn't a lethal incident.