Interesting - UK looks to build eight more nuclear power plants as part of plan to cut dependence on Russian energy :(

They have an "expert in the politics of climate change"? ::)

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 8^th, 2022 at 4:28pm:

Interesting - UK looks to build eight more nuclear power plants as part of plan to cut dependence on Russian energy :(

No mention of Thorium molten salt reactors.   :-/

If we are going to halt global warming due to greenhouse gases created by coal, oil and gas, we have to consider nuclear power. Not ideal, but a lot better than fossil fuel.

issuevoter wrote on Apr 8^th, 2022 at 9:32pm:

If we are going to halt global warming due to greenhouse gases created by coal, oil and gas, we have to consider nuclear power. Not ideal, but a lot better than fossil fuel.

For now, I think we might just take advantage of the coal shortage on the market and rake in the money.

issuevoter wrote on Apr 8^th, 2022 at 9:32pm:

If we are going to halt global warming due to greenhouse gases created by coal, oil and gas, we have to consider nuclear power. Not ideal, but a lot better than fossil fuel.

It actually is ideal. New reactor designs produce practically no waste and are incredibly safe.

Here's a question for you.

What is responsible for more deaths.
The radiation from the Fukushima disaster, or Alec Baldwin?

Gordon wrote on Apr 8^th, 2022 at 9:54pm:

issuevoter wrote on Apr 8th, 2022 at 9:32pm: If we are going to halt global warming due to greenhouse gases created by coal, oil and gas, we have to consider nuclear power. Not ideal, but a lot better than fossil fuel. It actually is ideal. New reactor designs produce practically no waste and are incredibly safe. Here's a question for you. What is responsible for more deaths. The radiation from the Fukushima disaster, or Alec Baldwin?

I've heard all the arguments, for and against. If anyone comes up with a new one, I'll listen. The usual suspects will not.

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 8^th, 2022 at 4:28pm:

Interesting - UK looks to build eight more nuclear power plants as part of plan to cut dependence on Russian energy :(

What is the equivalent in those windmills and solar panels for that much reliable electricity?

A huge benefit with nuclear power is it runs flat out for fuel cycle you can't throttle it back which means you get cheap off peak power to encourage people to use it.

People will be using off peak power to recharge vehicles at night when the wind doesn't blow and solar is useless.

People can use electric heating/air con at night instead of buring gas to stay warm.

Baron,

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A huge benefit with nuclear power is it runs flat out for fuel cycle you can't throttle it back.

Nonsense -
the control rods are put part way in to slow the reaction down -
that also uses less fuel.   ::)