Dive Summary:
- Investigators are looking into the radiation crisis at a nuclear reactor involving Southern California Edison and its parent company, Edison International.
- “The utility says that it was unaware of the problem until the leak ... But U.S. lawmakers say that confidential documents reveal that it knew about the issues in the early years,” reports Forbes’ Ken Silverstein.
- Failing to reveal knowledge of the leak could result in civil fines, civil suits and even criminal penalties.
From the article:
“Deflecting or ducking bad news is unacceptable. Creating a culture of openness and accessibility is proper protocol, all part of the grand plan that considers the ‘unthinkable.’”