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>The price is a function of regulations. It is self imposed, so a concerted effort here could reduce prices. In other words, if you cut corners you can make nu
by jay_kyburz 2y ago
>The price is a function of regulations. It is self imposed, so a concerted effort here could reduce prices.
In other words, if you cut corners you can make nuclear cheap.
- m101 2y agoIt's not about cutting corners but regulating nuclear only to the extent that it is as safe as the next best alternative rather than orders of magnitude safer and until the point it is uneconomic. This is good for regulatory discussions and historical context: https://gordianknotbook.com/ https://gordianknotbook.com/
- zahlman 2y agoThe regulations imposed on nuclear in many places are absurd and not justified by any actual risk incurred. Especially considering the implications if the same regulations were imposed on coal plants - see e.g. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/coal-ash-is-more-radioactive-than-nuclear-waste/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/coal-ash-is-more-... .