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there’s a range of opinions on #nuclear energy — some love it, some hate it, with many energy experts somewhat ambivalent.
…regardless, few will be cheering when germany’s last 3 nukes are retired this weekend while nearby coal power stations spew CO₂.
theguardian.com/environment/20…
…regardless, few will be cheering when germany’s last 3 nukes are retired this weekend while nearby coal power stations spew CO₂.
theguardian.com/environment/20…
german energy policy experts have patiently explained to me that the nuclear phaseout was a prerequisite for the country’s massive investment in renewables.
…but still a great shame the politics couldn’t be turned around, closing #coal first, resulting in much lower emissions.
…but still a great shame the politics couldn’t be turned around, closing #coal first, resulting in much lower emissions.
i’m told that the 3 closed last year and these 3 could technically be restarted.
would be great if 8GW+ of nuclear was swapped for the same capacity of highly polluting brown coal.
would be great if 8GW+ of nuclear was swapped for the same capacity of highly polluting brown coal.
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