As of August 2022, the UK has 9 operational nuclear reactors at five locations (8 advanced gas-cooled reactors (AGR) and one pressurised water reactor (PWR)), producing 5.9 GWe. It also has nuclear reprocessing plants at Sellafield and the Tails Management Facility (TMF) operated by Urenco in Capenhurst. In November 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to engage in “ambitious cooperation” with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on nuclear energy amid fears that fuel imports from Russia will plummet this winter.
@8RTTDQV3yrs3Y
Don’t care won’t be there to see the world burn sadly
@9L8N38P4wks4W
“see the world burn”
The most accurate temperature projection by 2100, judging by public awareness and falling birth rates, means that the Earth will probably be around 2 degrees warmer than it is now. I woudn't call that the world 'burning'. Even if we take absolute worst case scenario which would be about 4 degrees, that's still not apocalypse. Life thrived at nearly twice the temperature that the Earth is now, 60 million years ago. And that was after a rock from space wiped out almost all life. What is more concerning is desertification, but scientists know much less about that and so are largely guessing its effects. And we have many solutions to it like irrrigation, desalination and building reservoirs. And anyway, one of the ways we can slow climate change is through investing in nuclear, as it is safe, clean, and efficient.
@93WNHXK2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as there is strict training of nuclear power plant workers and thorough, regular monitoring and review of equipment functionality, energy release and measures to mitigate potential hazards.
@93RBYNC2yrs2Y
As long as the waste is handled correctly for the environment
@9LQ7RT65 days5D
Nationalise and militarise the industry, and have the armed forces running, guarding and protecting the bases.
@9LP6YSQ7 days7D
Yes, but I think a better option is to invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
@9LP49RS7 days7D
Yes, and offer a capped number of shares to the public to ensure a financial return in addition to protecting energy infrastructure and public oversight.
@9LNSGGB1wk1W
using it sustainable can be a good solution, using it ultimately temporarily while increasing use of green energy
@9LD6X8L3wks3W
No, we should go all in on renewable energy. Nuclear energy should be a last resort as we have no real solution for dealing with the waste
@8TCK6V93yrs3Y
Yes, and invest in the better diposal of the waste along with investing in other clean energy sources.
@8TC5GHL3yrs3Y
@8TBTYNR3yrs3Y
No, fund research into nuclear fusion plants
@8T9W7R33yrs3Y
Not really a question of ‘do you support’ it’s more a question of, is it essential and if so then yes, if not no
@8T8YRSK3yrs3Y
No, only because I am not well educated enough in the matter to know whether it produces more toxic waste or if it is an efficient way to produce energy and what the alternative would be.
@8T3Y6SF3yrs3Y
I kinda do as its cheap but also i disagree as it harms the earth
@8SW4VK73yrs3Y
Nuclear for energy is brilliant and it's clean problem is no one has come up with the solution where they're going to put all the nuclear waste
@9L55SJ21mo1MO
Yes but only until we are able to move to cleaner alternatives. No more nuclear power stations should be commissioned and contracts for nuclear power should not be awarded to companies owned by potentially hostile foreign powers, eg China.
@9KLK3YZ2mos2MO
Yes whilst we increase funding and preparation for cleaner forms of energy- nuclear energy should be nationalised to prevent companies from ‘over-profiting’ on peoples necessities.
@9K8GX8K2mos2MO
If we can push the efficiency of nuclear energy and keep investing in research around safety and best options for disposing of waste, nuclear energy could answer some of the worlds energy crisis, but it shouldn’t be ur main or our long-term option
Yes, it is better for the environment and would essentially solve the energy crisis with unlimited clean energy
@9J46W2M3mos3MO
yes we should use alternatives like wind or solar energy but we also need some nuclear energy to fix planes and the over and underground trains
@9J2R4KC4mos4MO
Nationalise the energy industry, and use nuclear while we increase invest in other green alternatives.
@9HWPNMY4mos4MO
Yes, but we should focus on making the technology safer. We should also be investing in cleaner alternatives and battery technology to allow them to take over in time.
@9H94FRHLibertarian5mos5MO
Yes, as long as these power sources are able to run themselves should an event happen that requires people to no longer keep them manned. I don't want another Chernobyl incident and I would like for a town or city or country to not be wiped from the map and have irreversible conditions formed over them.
@9H5YF5T5mos5MO
It is contextual to the location of the development and the regional hazard exposure/vulnerabilities
@9GX66LM6mos6MO
Yes, but increase funding to renewables and research into nuclear fuels that do not produce weaponizable material as a by-product (e.g. thorium)
@9GL5LS66mos6MO
Yes and party nationalise the industry to keep energy prices cheap. Also increase the use of other renewable sources too. Make all energy companies owned by the UK wholly, no foreign shares should have a stake in UK energy companies.
@9GDXWBY6mos6MO
Some what In the middle. It's bad for the environment but it can be useful and helpful I that area.
@9G9JYN56mos6MO
Not conventional nuclear power station but yes to new modular nuclear reactors being developed but we should continue to use Coal and Natural Gas and it should all be publicly owned.
@9G5MCLJ7mos7MO
I support it, and it should be nationalised while we look into renewable alternatives, not for the climate, but for efficiency and economic gain.
@9FXK3X37mos7MO
Yes, so long as that independent committees of nuclear physicists are responsible for the operation of these plants, to avoid accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima Daichi
@9FRN3HY7mos7MO
Yes, nuclear is part of a tapestry of energy supply that is needed to ensure independence and stability
@9FRFHMS7mos7MO
Yes, though the risks and long term waste and impact should be noted and looked into, this would include more funding in research and ONR (Office for Nuclear Regulation)
@9FN8PSZ7mos7MO
temporarily with 100% focus on safety and not run by any private company in any way
@9FL2HNR7mos7MO
Yes if evidence suggests it is financially and environmentally sound.
@9FKFD5M7mos7MO
Yes, but very vert limited and definetely not for weapons
@9FJZKQC7mos7MO
Generally, no, but I see no viable alternative.
@9FJTBGD7mos7MO
It is fine, however renewables, hydrogen, and when it's finally possible, nuclear fusion are better.
@9FJTBGD7mos7MO
It is fien, however renewables, hydrogen, and when it's finally possible, nuclear fusion are better.
@9FJDTR37mos7MO
Yes it produces zero carbon
@9FHZBDM7mos7MO
If it's causing major damage to the environment then no, if not then I guess I do.
@9FHWJHS7mos7MO
I like that it is a clean source of energy but it is not one hundred percent perfect
@9FHT42G7mos7MO
I mean they are alright i dont mind them
@9FGVLSF7mos7MO
Only as a last resort as nuclear energy is dangerous when not handled carefully
I think coal and oil are better
@9FC4X5B7mos7MO
Yes, but only in areas which are distant from settlements and the public
@9FBBGBM7mos7MO
Yes, this is the only safe way to a cleaner environment
Yes, as long we develop a safe way to store waste and prevent disasters
@9F6QRYN8mos8MO
i am uneducated in nuclear energy
@9DYXPL48mos8MO
Yes, preferably fusion but fission will have to do for now.
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