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Re:Much of North America may face electricity shortages star... by neverrroot on Monday December 25, 2023 @12:36PM (#38764417)
I know exactly what the drawbacks of nuclear energy are. I still see it as the best reliable source we have, with the lowest fatality track out of all energy sources, once you factor in facts/everything. Especially the hidden costs of solar power and wind power on the environment (through e.g. dirty energy and chemicals used during their production, or lack of recycling) is overall something that is understated in the grand scheme of things. And on top of that, they are not reliable with regard to energy production, so they are not even in the same ballpark as nuclear.
Re:Much of North America may face electricity shortages star... by lokar on Monday December 25, 2023 @01:22PM (#38764787)
The critique of your comment was not that you don’t know of the drawbacks, but that you imply opponents don’t. You say their opposition is “political “, commonly a way to deride an argument as lacking real substance.
Re:Much of North America may face electricity shortages star... by throwbadubadu on Tuesday December 26, 2023 @04:06AM (#38770099)
> e.g. dirty energy and chemicals used during their production, or lack of recycling) is overall something that is understated in the grand scheme of things

And that is as far your knowledge goes.. just please put real valid numbers to it, and don't start shaming.