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[-] Simmy@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 year ago

100% renewable energy is not possible on our current electrical grids. We usually use more energy at night where renewable does not cover our peak energy requirements, therefore, as a carbon neutral energy source nuclear covers that peak perfectly.

[-] dangblingus@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago

Nuclear isn't carbon neutral. How do you think Uranium gets mined/processed/shipped/utilized? The reaction may use/generate no carbon, but the entirety of the logistics of producing nuclear power absolutely does. Saying it's carbon neutral is a bold faced lie.

[-] Maltese_Liquor@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

If we want to start discussing the material processing effort then it's going to be pretty hard to call any energy source carbon neutral. The concrete for dams and the steel for windmills don't appear out of thin air.

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