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by Prickle 1030 days ago
Because it is filtered out by every nuclear power plant that has an inkling of basic morals?

The only materials that aren't filtered out are Carbon14 and Tritium, if I remember correctly.

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I never expect morals from large agencies. Have they allowed independent testing at the release point for the more dangerous isotopes?
For the former point, fair enough.

For the latter, obviously yes. The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Association) has done it's own independent tests, as well as actively monitored japanese tests while on site.