“The International Nuclear Event Scale has seven levels. Level seven is a major accident, meaning a significant release of radioactive material with long-term, widespread environmental and health ramifications. There have only been two INES level sevens: Fukushima and Chernobyl. The situation we’re faced with today has major global implications. It far exceeds our current scale.” He paused. “Mr. President, this could be our first level eight.”
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