Reply #4: I call BS [View All]

[angryfirelord]

France has been using nuclear for years and I've yet to see another Chernobyl. They've improved the ability to reuse rods, so if they're recycling rods, then less uranium needs to be mined. Nuclear power plants are built to be extremely safe from any threat, so the likelihood of a "terrorist" getting hands on a nuclear device is very slim to none.

Now, it's true that building the plants are expensive, but the plants pay for themselves. In term of kilowatt hours, nuclear scales up extremely well and is by far much more cheaper than wind or solar power. The only renewable at this point that can compete is geothermal, but that only works in a few areas. Wind and solar still have a ways to go, not to mention that neither of the two can generate consistent power 24/7.

So, let's cut the Greenpeace BS and implement a comprehensive energy plan that is the most practical, not what is most ideal. If you want a clear form of clean energy away from coal, nuclear is the way to go, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.