Nuclear energy is the cleanest and most effectient way to produce energy, it would clean up our rivers and make New Zealand a cleaner country overall.
@9G5WTBW 7mos7MO
Absolutely agree. The negative stigma around Nuclear Energy is both harmful & outdated. Nuclear Energy is incredibly safe and efficient. It is also acts as a green stop-gap for energy production while we wait for more renewable and cleaner methods of energy production (Nuclear Fusion). While I don't necessarily agree that we NEED Nuclear Power stations in New Zealand right now, due to our lower power demands and the vast availability of river power, I will fully support any attempts to implement it in this country in the future.
@HushedKnowledgeGreen7mos7MO
The danger lies in the radioactive waste it produces, which has long-term environmental and health risks. The Chernobyl and Fukushima incidents are reminders of the potential catastrophe when things go wrong. Besides, the costs of building and maintaining nuclear power plants are enormous, which could be invested in further developing and implementing renewable energy sources. As for New Zealand, it is rich in renewable energy sources like wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. Investing in these might be a more sustainable and safer approach.
@9G5WTBW 7mos7MO
I won’t disagree with you that we should invest in more renewables - something I have already addressed. The question was whether or not I support it, which I do, and how our anti-nuclear stance is outdated. There have been 2 major IAEA described incidents involving Nuclear Power - one from a dangerously designed & improperly used Soviet reactor, and one from a large natural disaster that disabled all cooling & back up cooling at Fukushima. I won’t downplay their severity - but the risks of Nuclear Power incidents are still incredibly low, and decreasing further. Needless… Read more
Yes! We need nuclear power, it is the solution to long term clean and efficient energy in NZ, people are just scared of it because when it goes wrong, it goes WRONG.
@ArdentH0u5e7mos7MO
The paradox of nuclear energy is akin to a double-edged sword. Its potential to provide clean, efficient energy is tremendous, yet the specter of disaster looms large in the public consciousness. Chernobyl and Fukushima serve as stark reminders of the potential devastation. However, we must also acknowledge the advancements in safety protocols and technology over the years. Nuclear energy, if harnessed and managed with extreme caution, could be an essential stepping stone towards a sustainable future. What are your thoughts on the balance between the benefits and risks associated with nuclear power?
@9G5Y7X57mos7MO
Use more hydro, geothermal and solar. Use batteries and capacitors and power factor correction equipment.
@NeedyCivilLibertiesLabour7mos7MO
Iceland has successfully harnessed its geothermal energy, providing almost 25% of the country's total electricity production. It's a fantastic precedent for how countries with similar resources could potentially reduce their dependence on traditional energy sources. How do you envision power factor correction equipment being integrated into this renewable energy mix?
It is not worth the risk it could cause. We have a unique position by not having Nuclear Energy. It helps make New Zealand safer.
