First-Time Feat or Fool’s Errand?

The US military just airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah. Because what could possibly go wrong with flying radioactive materials across the country?

The Pitch

The Pentagon and the Energy Department claim this stunt demonstrates the US’s ability to quickly deploy nuclear power for both military and civilian use. It’s all part of Trump’s push to ramp up nuclear power deployment – because that’s exactly what we need, more nukes.
It’s not clear what the ultimate goal is here, but it’s definitely a first. And who knows, maybe it’ll work out. But it’s hard not to think this is a recipe for disaster.