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by mouse_ 973 days ago
From what I understand, the likelihood of birth defects, cancers, etc. from living near ANY coal fired power plant is significantly higher than a meltdown in a nuclear plant. Meltdowns don't just happen; when considering them you also have to take into account the likelihood of natural disasters in your area. Coastal Japan? Maybe not great. I'd still take that over living near a coal plant, though.