The problem I have with nuclear is that I cannot isolate any technical discussion of sustainability pros and cons, the practicalities and realism of specific en

The problem I have with nuclear is that I cannot isolate any technical discussion of sustainability pros and cons, the practicalities and realism of specific energy transition paths etc. from the stark fact that we (as homo sapiens) are an unreliable, warmongering, self-destructive species. As we speak there is a war in Europe and - in case you missed it - there is a recurring death dance around a major nuclear plant in Ukraine [1]. How can we ignore the depressing reality that geopolitical strife is not under control? For as long as the risks from deliberate attacks on energy infrastructure are within the realm of the likely the only sane approach is to ensure that such attacks would have only contained impact. In other words, the menu of energy transition options we have is not independent from what sort of political world we envisage to prevail. [1] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/26/war-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-visual-guide-ukraine-russia https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/26/war-zaporizhzh...