Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Since plans for a nuclear power plant at Carnsore Point in County Wexford were dropped in the 1970s, nuclear power in Ireland has been off the agenda. Ireland gets about 60% of its energy from gas, 15% from renewable and the remainder from coal and peat. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
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yes if it is safely controlled away from major cities or places with high population and they can practically guarantee that it won't fail
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Yes, but it has to be heavily regulated and monitored and made sure that no one is around to be harmed
@9HK9YD6 5mos5MO
The right wings publics geothermal energy with by legal legend former US president Donald Trump and uk prime minister Boris Johnson issue more about clears environment
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Small modular reactors (unable to melt down), become a research nation into a viable molten salt reactor.
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Hydrogen and free energy from the quantum level is close. This should be harneesed for future of humanity.
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Absolutely yes. Nuclear now documentry explains this. It is the only way to combat carbon cuts efficinently
I dont mind other countries using it. I wouldnt want to live in a country where it was in use though.
Yes, but not in New Zealand’s context
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not in new zealand where nuclear power is considerably more dangerous due to seismic activity
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Yes, I support the use and research of nuclear energy, but see no need for the standard reactor types in NZ - we're simply too small, and the risk is too great. Research should be encouraged, and recent smaller design concepts should be considered though.
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No - investing in wind, hydro, solar and geothermal is better.
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I’m open to it being looked into
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No, but not because it is necessarily bad, but at this point we have plenty of other cleaner alternatives with excess power
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Yes, but new Zealand does not need it.
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No, not in New Zealand, because of our unique history of being anti-nuclear.
No, New Zealand could meet its energy requirements through renewable sources and is at high risk of natural disasters which could compromise a reactor
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yes, but only if they use it at an isolated and safe place away from natural disatsers.
@9F7D2R6New Zealand Loyal8mos8MO
Windmills should be banned as they are not clean, and are just a money laundering scheme
Yes, but it does not belong in our country
Yes, with the caveat that there should be careful regulation. Disposal of nuclear waste must be done in a sustainable manner.
We have earthquakes and it may be unsafe. Otherwise i would support
Yes, if the risk from natural disasters can be sufficiently mitigated.
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Depending on what it is used for, though sustainability-wise, I am all for pushing newer, cleaner alternative powers/resources.
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Yes, but seems unnessary in New Zealand where we have an abundance of renewable alternatives
Yes, provided there are adequate safety measures to cope with thr risks of earthquakes and there is a clear and safe plan for the disposal of nuclear waste
@9F5QJ67New Zealand Loyal8mos8MO
No, we should invest in other alternatives such as hydroelectric, geothermal and if financially viable, efficient use of coal and gas
Not in NZ due to fault lines
nuclear energy is a huge topic and can not be answered with yes or no.
Yes, but not in New Zealand as we are good with renewable energy
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Only when technology is very safe
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Yes but not for uranium instead have reasearch into alternatives
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Nz is too small for it to be worthwhile
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More hydro, we have so many hydro projects cancelled because of fish We can breed and release more fish
Yes, but entirely public funded
Only once fusion becomes commercially viable.
Yes if we can ensure it is safe and clean and green
I think if we can find a safe way to do this it would be beneficial. However, we would need to have a thorough review as no one wants a Fukushima
I don’t have enough knowledge in this space
If we are talking about thorium reactors that can't blow up or be weaponized , then yep. We have too many earthquakes for a traditional nuclear fission reactors.
Yes but only if the child is healthy
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Yes, but not in high-risk earthquake areas and with very high regulatory safety standards
Circumstantial, untill grern option are improved
In New Zealand's context, no, as we have sufficient natural resources to be able to meet the demand of the country from renewable alternatives.
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Yes for most if the world but no for NZ. We on a fult line
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Yes, but should invest in research first so it can be used in a safe way
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It’s great in the medical industry.
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Coal can work i u recycle staem an off products to create energy in other ways there is alot of info about look it up u guys should already have all the best answers for all these quistions if ur thoughts wer filterd through ur heart an not ur wallet
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