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7 reasons why nuclear energy is not the answer to solve climate change (www.oneearth.org)
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Nuclear doesn’t just have one problem. It has seven. Here are the seven major problems with nuclear energy and why it is not a solution to the climate crisis.

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[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 29 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Oh boy. The breakdown is:

Takes too long to build
Expensive
Weapons proliferation
Meltdown
Lung cancer risk to miners
Construction/Operation emits carbon
Nuclear waste

This is... really not great reporting. There are concerns with nuclear power but these aren't them. I mean, national weapons proliferation? That's really not a concern with modern reactor tech, and they should know that. The article ignores the last 50 years of advancement in reactor design to present their arguments, and that really undermines their credibility.

[-] remon@ani.social 6 points 1 month ago

I mean, national weapons proliferation?

Also with the current state of NATO this might soon turn into a pro argument.

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