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>From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] 
>Sent: 04 September 2006 19:31
>To: 'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.'
>Subject: RE: [OT] On Nuclear power
>
>
>This brings up a very good question: Given the public fear of 
>nuclear power and radiation, why is there not a Geiger counter 
>in every home?
>
>The irrational fear of radiation, coupled with the total lack 
>of any reasonable action to protect ones self from it just...


Because people don't expect to encounter dangerous levels of radiation in their home?  

FYI Many houses in the UK have Radon "detectors" fitted as Radon gas buildup is a problem in some areas (particularly the South-West, where I live!).  The detectors are really just logging devices which are sent off for analysis after a certain period of use.

Regards

Mike

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