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Nuclear power

TheCatWoman

Starmer has announced plans for new nuclear power stations dotted about England and Wales, they will be the new small scale ones, rather than the monsters we've been used too. I still don't want them, I don't see nuclear as a clean energy solution, nuclear waste is by definition dirty and you can't make clean with dirty. The waste will still have to be stored somewhere and will still be dangerous for tens of thousands of years, longer than humans have been out of Africa. It's said that it will power the new industries of the future, such as AI, is this a future we want? We will have less opportunities to object to them too, as this sort of development will be green lighted despite any local opposition.

How do you feel about a new nuclear power station on your doorstep?

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  • We need some form of sustainable reliable energy. Renewables do have limitations currently but the right mix could cover many of the gaps. Nuclear power generation in itself is safe but the waste is problematic as it has to be stored some how for generations. Unless some other form of generation comes into play we're stuck with it. The development of nuclear fusion still seems a long way off even though there have been further breakthroughs announced recently. 

    The NIMBY argument is valid to a degree, would you want a nuclear plant nearby, no matter how safe they are.

    Encouraging micro generation would be great, whether it's solar, wind or whatever. New builds should always have solar, rain water harvesting and be as energy efficient and insulated as possible. It should be far cheaper to retrofit existing housing stock with solar etc.

    Businesses are in business to make profit, but there needs to be a limit on margins that can be charged on something like micro power generation supply and installation. The government offer grants on the likes of heat pumps but it's still really expensive especially if you have to swap out pipework and radiators.

    Investing in infrastructure is the way forward whether it's building power stations, reservoirs, road or rail links. The government don't want to borrow and be seen as another labour government that spends what it doesn't have, who is going to pay, private enterprise doesn't do things from the kindness of it's heart.

    I'm from "Up North" and everything the government announced doesn't get much further than Manchester. The A1 not being upgraded (again) HS3 northern end cancellation etc. The country is structurally broken, roads, hospitals, schools, social care, bus services, rail network etc, we need a serious rethink on our priorities as a nation.

    Something has to give some where.

  • in reply to Hergé

    I agree with what you say about solar panels. I have them as well as batteries to store power and a system which tops up the water tank when the batteries are full. Since having them we have saved a lot of money as well as resources. I have been amazed how much is generated in the winter and during the summer most of our hot water comes from the top up in the emersion heater rather than the gas boiler.

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  • in reply to Hergé

    I agree with what you say about solar panels. I have them as well as batteries to store power and a system which tops up the water tank when the batteries are full. Since having them we have saved a lot of money as well as resources. I have been amazed how much is generated in the winter and during the summer most of our hot water comes from the top up in the emersion heater rather than the gas boiler.

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