This seems completely irrational and emotionally driven.
If a single person was responsible it would be easier to show this, but one of the perks of a large organization is that no one is responsible for anything.
> This seems completely irrational and emotionally driven
No, not completely.
Even after decades of search and committee, Germany still does not have a long term nuclear waste site. And with a history of the government fucking those up in Germany it's understandable no one wants them. Emotional yes, irrational not.
If a single person was responsible it would be easier to show this, but one of the perks of a large organization is that no one is responsible for anything.