@ISIDEWITHQuestionsscienceStarted 9yrs agoActive 1wk ago

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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.

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Response rates from 2.5m UK voters.

60%
Yes
40%
No
45%
Yes
28%
No
12%
Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives
12%
No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
1%
Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy
1%
Yes, and nationalise the industry
0%
Yes, but with public subsidy

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 @93876Z8answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but more priority needs to be put into the safety of nuclear energy

 @9MXP7XJanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but in moderation and we should invest more into cleaner and safer alternatives such as wind, Solar, hydroelectric, thorium, geothermal and biofuels

 @8RTTDQVanswered…4yrs4Y

Don’t care won’t be there to see the world burn sadly

 @9N5XJ9Vanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, it is the cleanest source of power per MW and the only viable option to achieve net zero in combination with wind and solar. Waste generation is a concern for all energy sources and already well understood for the UK nuclear industry.

 @93WNHXKanswered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @8R5M6PWanswered…4yrs4Y

doesnt effect me personally

 @B5XHP8Fanswered…1wk1W

If we are to use nuclear energy, it should be fusion since we wouldn't have Chernobyl if it ever melts down assuming we do use fusion

 @B5RJ4PVanswered…4wks4W

We should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, geothermal and thorium as well as nationalising the industries.

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 @JudiciaryPiper from Illinois submitted…12mos12MO

Russian nuclear power plant workers injured in Ukrainian attack

A Ukrainian attack on a substation used by the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has injured eight employees of the facility, officials reported on Wednesday.Kiev allegedly launched three quadcopter-type kamikaze drones at the Raduga facility in Energodar, the city hosting Europe’s largest nuclear power station. The injured workers were part of a crew that was repairing the damage caused by a previous Ukrainian attack, the statement claimed. At least one worker is said to be in a serious condition.The initial strike on the Raduga substation happened two weeks ago and was confirmed by a monitoring mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Another site called Luch was hit in a separate strike.Neither station is critical for the work of the nuclear power plant, but its secondary facilities depend on them for power supplies. The strike on Wednesday once again disrupted the grid after both Raduga transformers were damaged.The IAEA has declined to attribute the attacks on substations in Energodar, but its chief, Rafael Grossi, has stressed that “whoever is behind this, it must stop.”“Drone usage against the plant and its vicinity is becoming increasingly more frequent. This is completely unacceptable and it runs counter to the safety pillars and concrete principles which have been accepted unanimously,” the official said.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…5mos5MO

Trump Pivots: "Pease Deal With Iran Now!"

Trump proposes a "Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement" with Iran, expressing preference for diplomacy over military action and calling for immediate negotiations.Despite advocating for diplomacy, Trump simultaneously issued an executive order reinstating his "maximum pressure" sanctions policy from his first administration.The sanctions campaign aims to completely halt Iran's oil exports, particularly focusing on exports to China, which currently receives about 1.7 million barrels per day.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by calling the maximum pressure strategy a "failed experience" while indicating openness to discussions about their nuclear program.The executive order includes reviewing and potentially rescinding existing sanctions waivers, including those related to the Chabahar port project operated by India.Iranian oil exports had previously dropped from 3 million barrels per day in 2018 to 420,000 barrels per day in December 2019 under Trump's first-term sanctions.Iran currently maintains a "shadow fleet" of oil tankers operating outside Western banking and insurance services to circumvent US restrictions.Oil markets showed limited reaction to Trump's announcement, with Brent crude dropping 1% as traders doubt the ability to completely block Iranian exports.Analysts suggest Iran could become a negotiating tool in US-China trade discussions, with China potentially willing to reduce Iranian oil imports as it modernizes its refining sector.Iranian analysts indicate Tehran would likely reject any agreement attempting to restrict their ballistic missile program, which they consider their primary deterrent.

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