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[–] 8122735? [S] 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

131 is usually linked to atmospheric nuclear explosions

There's the "constant phoenix" (uk plane used to detect/monitor nuclear explosions) part of that story

As some1 noticed below, it seems to come from the czech republic

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In ZH comment section a guy is pointing at ukraine:


Lurk Skywatcher  nightwish Feb 19, 2017 11:29 AM
I-131 has a half life of 8 days. The reading map shows a high in Eastern Europe, with smaller amounts found the further west or north one goes. 

My money is on a Ukrainian fuck up, most probably caused by those square American fuel rods that GE forced into the round Russian reactor core holes.

But as you say, it will be Russia's fault - in about 100 years when the authorities finally admit it.

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HenryHall  Lurk Skywatcher Feb 19, 2017 6:21 PM
Yes. Several reasons why the Xoxols are the most likely suspects.

Ukraine really should shut down its nuclear power stations now they have reached / are reaching the end of their design life and having Rosatom refurbish them is politically impossible even if it were technically feasible.

And then some1 posts this

Australia/Ukraine nuclear deal — because Fukushima turned out so well

Dave Sweeney 13 February 2017, 3:30pm

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australiaukraine-nuclear-deal-because-fukushima-turned-out-so-well,10021

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Ukraine has 15 nuclear reactors — four are currently running beyond their design lifetime, while a further six will reach this in 2020. Two-thirds of Ukraine’s nuclear reactors will then be past their use-by date.

When quizzed on this by the Parliamentary Committee, a senior DFAT bureaucrat attempted to reassure committee members by saying:

"Yes, they [Ukrainian authorities] are seeking to upgrade them [Ukrainian nuclear reactors] to 21st century standard."

Ukraine declares emergency situation on electricity market due to coal shortage

http://tass.com/world/931081

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[–] LivingInNavarre 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Industrial complex running at any costs. Another win-win for the oligarchy elite. Make mad money when it works. Be able to tax the crap out of us when it fails.