States across Europe and East Asia are closing nuclear reactors and replacing much of their electricity-generating capacity with offshore wind energy. Socialists should embrace the growth of this industry — and use green reindustrialization to fight for well-paid, stable jobs.
  • D61 [any]
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    4 years ago

    Don't you need cool water for nuke plants to function?

    • kristina [she/her]
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      4 years ago

      for most reactor designs, yes, but there are alternatives and so many designs that if we properly researched every avenue it would be the most versatile power source (which it already is but then it would be zero contest)

      • D61 [any]
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        4 years ago

        I'm not a super nerd when it comes to nuclear power tech, wasn't aware there were designs that didn't use water for cooling or to move the turbines.

        • kristina [she/her]
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          4 years ago

          dont quote me on this my nuclear physicist guy aint around rn but im quite sure a thorium salt reactor uses salt as a coolant

          • D61 [any]
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            4 years ago

            oooooooooohhhhhh.... thorium salt reactor.... Some to do some sleepy time reading about now. Tahnks