> Nuclear, though, doesn’t just have one problem. It has seven. My main gripe with this article is that it limits the problems with nuclear to 7, I can think o

> Nuclear, though, doesn’t just have one problem. It has seven. My main gripe with this article is that it limits the problems with nuclear to 7, I can think of at least a few more: 8. Centralized source of energy: nuclear requires that a few plants supply a vast network of energy consumers: this is one of the inherent problems of the current setup which makes it highly sensitive to disruptions. Many renewables on the other hand enables resilient local grids that can operate independently if the central grid fails for any reason, and thus keep extend the availability of such basic things as food supply during times of blackout. The need for such a setup is starting to dawn on decision makers. 9. Terrorist or wartime targets: Nuclear power plants scattered round your landscape is the equivalent of offering adversaries free access to your self destruction, not to mention the irreparable harm to the environment it invites. To name a few.