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Yes. The linked article is propaganda, period. Modern reactor technology is the only way we can provide electrical power in the quantity needed to maintain ou
by Accujack 7y ago
Yes. The linked article is propaganda, period.
Modern reactor technology is the only way we can provide electrical power in the quantity needed to maintain our present industrial base without contributing to climate change, period. Comparative cost doesn't matter as much as the load type and generation profile. Waste storage needed is minimal, and at present waste is stored on site for commercial reactors. There would probably be even less waste with newer designs.
Nuclear proliferation is not a concern with newer designs as well, and has not been for years. Anyone claiming that new power reactors will increase weapons proliferation hasn't been paying attention for decades.
The only question is when the voices of unreasoning fear will finally be quiet enough for rational discussions to take place on next steps. Will it be in time to significantly avert climate change? I'd guess not.