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Environment & Energy

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13. It's probably necessary to keep operating reactors

Reply to reACTIONary (Reply #11)

Tue May 26, 2026, 11:29 AM

21 hrs ago

At a certain level that governments can support, nuclear reactors provide more "clean" energy and grid stability. I do not argue for immediate shut down of all reactors, and I think Japan has a wise policy. Note that the OP author argues for exclusive use of nuclear energy.

A transition to renewable energy doesn't necessarily mean that other forms of energy can be completely eliminated immediately. It means that use of fossil fuels can be reduced more quickly. The goals are to prevent catastrophic climate change and improve energy security.