> Nuclear power is advocated principally by the current energy industry regime because it maintains their existing distribution model. In what world? Yes, nucl

> Nuclear power is advocated principally by the current energy industry regime because it maintains their existing distribution model. In what world? Yes, nuclear could cleanly replace existing fossil fuel plants, which is exactly why the fossil fuel industry tries to stop it! In contrast, intermittent solar and wind aren't viable full replacements to fossil fuel electricity, so Exxon-Mobil and co are comfortable investing in it.