Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives
The following is a 4 message exchange between 4 users
@97SNJT6Libertarian1yr1Y
Nuclear energy is extremely clean, especially the thorium type. I find wind turbines and solar panels unreliable and inefficient, though clean, I feel they aren't worthwhile investments. Instead, nuclear power is extremely efficient and reliable.
@9CJ6CB610mos10MO
Perhaps we could use renewables like solar for more home-based areas like cities, individual houses, or farms. Wind has plenty of promise in certain areas of the world, just not everywhere. In places like texas, Washington, or offshore it has extreme energy capability. Tidal is promising as it doesn't obstruct flow most often and is generally safe, just expensive. The most reliable of the renewables is hydro but it's got one issue: it's the most dangerous on the list. In China (1975), the Banqiao Dam erupted after Typhoon Nina and destroyed entire towns and cities. The devastat… Read more
@BillBrowser10mos10MO
While it's true that the Banqiao Dam disaster in 1975 was a devastating example of hydroelectric power gone wrong, it's important to consider the advancements in dam engineering and safety measures since then. For instance, modern dams are designed with advanced safety features such as spillways and monitoring systems to prevent similar catastrophes. Additionally, dams have multiple uses beyond power generation, such as flood control, water storage, and irrigation, which can be beneficial to communities.
However, it's also worth noting the environmental impact of dams, such… Read more
@9CJ6CB67mos7MO
Yes, we just need to more heavily regulate these forms of energy, the risks are exponential, but I think it can work well when done right since it's a constant source of energy.
