Thread by @BambroughKevin

Dear @GretaThunberg

#nuclear is better than #coal not just when it comes to plant closures

#solar and #wind are great but only provide 2% of our primary power needs. We must get realistic and support #nuclear so that we can reduce coal use as well as fuel oil, gasoline, diesel

And finally nat gas.

Our only hope is to get realistic and get after eliminating the worst polluters first.

Fossil fuel use continues to rise globally and #nuclear is simply the only hope.

Good on you for keeping an open mind and helping to support rational decision making in Germany.

Look at the numbers and it’s clear as can be…

@GretaThunberg

#nuclear power is the only hope. It’s time for everyone to open their eyes and see it. It’s so plainly obvious.

I’d love to have a video call with @GretaThunberg and discuss this chart and the reality that her decision to favour #nuclear over #coal should apply to new builds. Not just shut downs. We are still building new coal plants and as bringing many back online

I’d actually prefer to help getting a ‘real journalist’ up to speed and have them do the interview. We need to get the debate on global power production properly focused. Will help where I can. Dm me if your a journalist that wants to cover this situation.

It defies logic to not extend the conclusion #nuclear is better than #coal to beyond plant shut downs. We should be looking at the safest new tech for new builds and looking at restarts and life extensions. But most importantly converting coal plants to SMR nuclear reactors.