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. About 15% of Canada's electricity comes from nuclear power, with 19 reactors mostly in Ontario providing 13.5 GWe of power capacity. 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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@5H7PKLT4yrs4Y
Yes, but under proper protection with nationalize industry, while investing in cleaner alternatives.
@8T7NNYC3yrs3Y
Yes. The reason being, is that nuclear energy is actually one of the cleanest energy sources on earth. It's just people are afraid to use it due to the Chernobyl incident, when in reality, that was an accident, and not something that would happen when nuclear energy is used.
@9ZKX2DJ7 days7D
It is true that nuclear energy would drastically decrease CO2 emssions, unfortunately, we live in a high volatility world. There are a lot of wars happening right now therefore, nuclear development is not a godd idea for human civilization right now
@9ZKRZJDConservative7 days7D
As long as funding is given to research how to implement it safely and properly dispose of nuclear waste.
I support nuclear energy use, but only if it doesn't become the main energy source and is temporary while we find better alternatives. Also when using nuclear energy if should majorly affect citizens
@9YXKBJF2wks2W
One of the best sources of energy if waste is dealt with properly. So spend the extra money to deal with it long term
@9YCMSKN2wks2W
yes for it can be very beneficial. its a waste not to use nuclear energy it can power and do so many things that can help us as humanity. but I think we should be weary of communist nations such as Russia and china to make sure they don't use it against us.
@9XCFZ4Z3wks3W
If there are plans for nuclear energy, it should be nationalized. However, we should invest in cleaner alternatives first (ex: hydro electric where possible, wind in the Prairies)
@9X56Y5B3wks3W
no, because nuclear energy,bombs,technologies not only can harm humans,animals etc. but also they can harm the environment, and it might be dangerous to the people that are close to those technologies cause this technologies might overheat/explode.
@9WSJYRY4wks4W
yes, as as long as the power plants are placed away from major populations and proper safety protocols to protect citizens are put in place.
@9V9R5P2Conservative2mos2MO
I don’t support it because it could be fatal at any point and time, like what happened in Chernobyl. It’s dangerous because we are having more and more weather problems.
Yes. as long as the chances of failures happening are slim to none, and any damage the failures cause is minimal
@9TV5VL52mos2MO
yes, but with the Federal government oversight on the projects with specialized safety measures in place for the workers and general public
@9T42CXP3mos3MO
Yes and no, more cleaner alternatives should be more invested in and also the nuclear energy should be in a controlled environment and checked for any spills/harmful things happening to the facility where the energy is stored
@9SHLP2B3mos3MO
Yes, but we should look into other clean energy alternatives as well like wind, solar, hydroelectric, thorium and geothermal
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 5mos5MO
Yes, nuclear energy an efficient, clean, and safe source of fuel. Theoretical events of damage, collapse, epidemic, etc. only occur when nuclear energy is not appropriately handled by or in a safe and educated manner by qualified individuals/officals.
@9MJ9RZF6mos6MO
no because nuclear energy ahrms the enviroment and it also reproduce radioactive waves they are deadly if any human coems in contact of those rays because they can destroy a human body and otehr cells on a cellur level.
@9MGCZ6D6mos6MO
The use of nuclear energy can benefit us, if used in a controlled and mild way with highly trained professionals on site.
@9M4Y94N7mos7MO
I do believe it should be banned but it's one of the best sources of energy we have so we cant ban It yet
Yes, without public subsidy but there should be no public subsidy into ANY industry. Let market forces drive research and innovation. There is much to be done with low yield, low half life reactors. It is possible to have a unit the size of a semi-trailer that powers an entire town. Safe operation should also address safe disposal of spent fuels until fusion energy becomes the preferred choice.
@9KSKML38mos8MO
Yes if surrounding communities are well compensated, given the option to relocate, or Nuclear sites are built in desolate areas
@9KG9KSM9mos9MO
Nuclear energy is safe and reliable. It's a great energy source but we should consider cleaner alternatives.
@9KFBDW3Conservative9mos9MO
Yes, only if it is abundantly safe to do so in the face of war, terrorist attacks, and long term for the environment.
@9K5QBS9 9mos9MO
YES! ABSOLUTELY! we need nuclear power more than ever, especially in BC, Canada where energy costs will continue to rise.
@9K4JB7N9mos9MO
Yes, For nuclear fusion not fission. More funing in Nuclear Fusion as it is a good source of clean energy
@9JZ4BJ39mos9MO
The support for the use of nuclear energy varies. Some argue that it's a low-carbon energy source that can help address climate change, while others express concerns about safety, nuclear waste, and the potential for accidents. It's a complex issue that involves weighing the benefits and risks associated with nuclear energy.
@9JXP9PR9mos9MO
No, but we need to investigate it, and learn more about nuclear energy, until we can use it as public usage. And keep only authorized people in the area. We don't want to repeat the mistakes of 1986 in Chernobyl
@9JWZHWW9mos9MO
Yes, and nationalize the industry but Indigenous communities should have final say on where nuclear energy plants are built
@9HXHTR411mos11MO
There should be an extensive research into the pros and cons for humain’ health and the environment with nuclear energy
@9HPKD6V11mos11MO
yes i support its use as long as it isint near a city or a place where thousands of people could get injured should a catastropic event occur at the nuclear power plant
Well, if we can find sustainable cleaner alternatives that can last for a long time and produce enough for the public, i say we ban the nuclear energy, but currently it is goind to be hard to do so for now yes until we find other solutions.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Yes. It's an essential form of non-GHG emitting energy, and can be an essential part of the low carbon economy for not just Canada but for other nations as well.
@9GNM9GS1yr1Y
Yes but there needs to be more effort in how we can safely and cleanly deal with the nuclear waste without further harming Earth
@9GH2KFF1yr1Y
Yes, as long as the people who work at nuclear power plants are extremely well educated, can pass a monthly exam to ensure they are fit to work at the plant, and they are white.
@9GH25VH1yr1Y
honestly it depends for what, if something gose wrong with it you can take out a whole city/all the people working with it and most of them are likly to die
@9GB97RB1yr1Y
No electric vehicles cause more damage to the earth when making the batteries than gasoline and diesel
@9FXW43N1yr1Y
No for nuclear fission, yes for nuclear fusion research while also investing in cleaner alternatives
@Daboss2o1Conservative 1yr1Y
Other than fossil fuels we do not have another way to make electricity efficient enough other than nuclear. Wind and solar depend on the weather, geothermal isn't developed enough, and hydro doesn't work everywhere and takes up lots of land. nuclear can fill the niche of fossil fuels whilst all the others fall short.
@9FPG8CX1yr1Y
Yes! Absolutely! But with a combination of both Public and Private cooperation.
@9FNMGLP1yr1Y
yes. start using thorium instead of uranium
@9FNDDWX1yr1Y
I’ve not done enough research
@9FMP7H21yr1Y
yes and no because it can be useful but bad stuff could happen when being used ]
@9FLWFPY1yr1Y
if it can be subbed then replace it
@9FLQZJLConservative1yr1Y
nuclear energy plants are not a good idea because something can go really wrong
@9FF9Q5NConservative1yr1Y
i think if it is needed to be use for jobs its ok
@9FCF3WB1yr1Y
Its one of our main power sources, but its very unsafe for the environment.
@9FC75HL1yr1Y
Only if a value added to the country, resources or if it's beneficial and if it's harmful then no.
@9FBHTTL1yr1Y
@9FBD3JCConservative1yr1Y
As long as we don't use too much
@9FBCX3B1yr1Y
No, because it's not renewable and we have to dump it somewhere
i dont support but i dont not support idk
@9F9THK31yr1Y
Yes, are long as they keep the C02 emission low and are low on greenhouse effects.
@9F8T8731yr1Y
in specific circumstances
@9F889LL1yr1Y
Yes as long as its done its done without risking saftey
@9F84JWN1yr1Y
Yes literally nuclear energy the best source of energy
@9F7JWQS1yr1Y
Find ways to make cleaner waste and make radiation more sustainable
@9F4GY5B1yr1Y
@9F4F77YConservative1yr1Y
100% yes. Nuclear energy, when handled correctly, is a much cleaner energy than people think. Most of the radioactive material is used up entirely when producing electricity. The only products made from it is a small gram of radioactive material and distilled water.
@9F3YN581yr1Y
Nuclear energy has a lot of potential but untill we are able to mitigate and prevent any devestating problems and avoid another chernobyl, it’s just too big a risk
@9F2T5CZConservative1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it is safe and we can avoid potential nuclear disasters
@9DRYGB6 1yr1Y
as long as it is in safe locations
@9DG796F1yr1Y
Nuclear energy is the most efficient and cleanest of energy, except for they should be using thorium as opposed to uranium, and the reactor plants are to be set up in nine earthquake zones and nowhere close to a coastline
@9DDB3M21yr1Y
I support nuclear energy, as long the waste is properly disposed of. But I think we as a species should invest in cleaner engery.
@9DCWDPP1yr1Y
Yes, and invest in safe long-term storage options
@8TVD7ZT3yrs3Y
No. We could power the entire world with renewable energy tomorrow if we wanted too. If we focused less on the money and more on the sustainability of life on earth.
@9TMMVLNNew Democratic2mos2MO
yes, as long as there is people that work in the nuclear plant field that are well-educated and able tol identify problems with an well-preventative approach in a quick manner to reduce accidents.
@9T7XY372mos2MO
Yes, so long as there's a way to safely dispose of nuclear waste, (spent nuclear fuel, and waste water (D2O)), if so, and there isn't a threat of another Chernobyl, I'm behind the idea.
@9SVZQJF3mos3MO
It depends on whether a better, cleaner option is viable or not. If there isn't yes, but if there is, I would be critical of the provincial government not choosing to invest in said other options.
@9FWMZSC1yr1Y
Only as a last resort while we search for cleaner alternatives and conducted away from public spaces with increased safety regulations to avoid another Chernobyl.
@9FL3H4H1yr1Y
Nuclear energy is dangerous, because it produces radioactive waves
@9FJGM4Y1yr1Y
Yes, but with extra measures and more safety.
@9F78T2N1yr1Y
Only if chill stuff happens
@8VT3PDN3yrs3Y
we don't want this to end up like fallout 4
@8QW7HWC4yrs4Y
Yes because if done right it is a form of clean energy that can have no effects
Yes, it is much safer than carbon
@8FZ5VFDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should use thorium over uranium
@9CTXKP51yr1Y
As long as it is used in a safe way and not too harmful to the environment
@9CLJFYR1yr1Y
Yes, but only if the waste is disposed of safely. I also think more work should be done to find a way to reuse nuclear waste, or at least make it less dangerous. Nuclear energy is an OK alternative to fossil fuels, but it would make sense in the long run to transition over to other sources such as hydro, and wind power.
@9CLFRH31yr1Y
If it is as clean and safe as possible, then yes.
@9CLFQKX1yr1Y
I do not have an opinion in this
@9CDN55V1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it has been proven to be absolutely safe and has no chance whatsoever of malfunctioning
@9BX7ZFX2yrs2Y
don’t really care about it, but no not really
@9BWGCTW2yrs2Y
I believe that we should be using the safer Blue version of nuclear energy in that kind of place
@9BVGQPZ2yrs2Y
No. Nuclear energy is not developed enough to be lucrative to the country yet...
@9BTK9THConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but there should be regular machine maintenance, corporate regulation, etc.
@9BKSCBLConservative2yrs2Y
Yes as long as the workers that work in the nuclear industry are strictly trained.
@9B274DY2yrs2Y
no and yes for military purposes but what if they use it for like threatening other countries
Only the Government should use Nuclear Energy.
@99R22YXConservative2yrs2Y
I’m not educated on the subject
@944SW8H2yrs2Y
It depends on other factors.
@93YP3RK2yrs2Y
I have absolutely no idea what this means.
@93TR4SM2yrs2Y
Yes, and especially the use of thorium reactors. thorium is 200x more efficient than uranium, can't be turned into weapons, and more common than uranium, FAR better than any other option right now.
@93TPYG82yrs2Y
I know nothing of nuclear power
@93RRK8Q2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as nuclear waste is properly dealt with and it is only used until there are more renewable and reliable sources
@93R7WVD2yrs2Y
the best kind of eneerrrgyy
@93R6SB92yrs2Y
yes as long as it doesn't harm the environment
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