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10. The high cost of nuclear energy prevents its wide use.

Reply to reACTIONary (Reply #4)

Mon May 25, 2026, 10:01 PM

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The OP mistakenly believes "anti-nukes" prevent nuclear energy use, and expresses paranoid resentment toward more economical solutions. The truth is that nuclear energy requires intense support from government for funding and regulation. That sets the pace for its development and extent of use, while solar and wind energy respond more to market demand with much lower installation costs and regulatory burden, and a simpler, safer lifecycle.

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Eat the Rich: Origins of My Personal Hardline Stance Against So Called "Renewable Energy." [View all] NNadir Sunday OP

NNadir is always worth reading Bobstandard Sunday #1

Nuclear power is njot green DemocracyForever Sunday #3

Your reply lacked the vitriol to make it interesting Bobstandard Sunday #6

Nuclear waste is toxic to our planet DemocracyForever Monday #9

Nuclear has so many problems and is super expensive WSHazel Sunday #2

Is it's expense really an issue? If it helps reduce global warming.... reACTIONary Sunday #4

Global warming matters WSHazel Monday #8

The high cost of nuclear energy prevents its wide use. thought crime Monday #10

One of the trends I've noted is from Japan.... reACTIONary Monday #11

It's probably necessary to keep operating reactors thought crime 20 hrs ago #13

Well, he can certainly speak for himself.... reACTIONary 18 hrs ago #14

Bullshit. Some of the most expensive electricity in Europe is in that coal dependent wasteland Germany, whose... NNadir Sunday #5

Prices are up because of Europe's continued dependence on natural gas, including LNG WSHazel Monday #7

This may come as a surprise to antinukes... NNadir 21 hrs ago #12

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