this is a subject that the USA gov and China even agree on. It is such a shame westerners have such a negative reaction to nuclear energy. but it isn't as profitable as fossil fuels/selling new electric cars so :meow-shining:

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/advantages-and-challenges-nuclear-energy

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202106/1227103.shtml

    • Wheaties [she/her]
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      3 years ago

      Renewable are viable when paired with nuclear. It's not exclusive, each shores up the downsides of the other.

        • Wheaties [she/her]
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          3 years ago

          The biggest problem with renewables is inconsistency. Sun doesn't always shine, wind doesn't always blow. Batteries can really help, but electrical grids are strange. Supply has to equal demand, it doesn't work otherwise. You can move excess energy into a battery and back into the system as needed, but there's no guarantee you're going have enough in storage. Being able to switch on a reactor to plug the gaps just makes your grid more reliable in more situations.