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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@9F7JWQS2yrs2Y
Find ways to make cleaner waste and make radiation more sustainable
@8ZQJ9333yrs3Y
Yes, but prioritize the use of thorium reactors above uranium reactors
@8VSC3L94yrs4Y
So long as proper regulations and measures are applied to ensure the safety of public health and protocols are put in to ensure the best-case scenario in the event of a worst-case scenario.
@8TBJ94Z4yrs4Y
I don't have enough knowledge of this subject to have a formed opinion
@8SRP8NW4yrs4Y
Depends how it is being used, and who is at risk from this use.
@8RMBWFL4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is safe and will do no harm.
@8R7LVHV4yrs4Y
Yes, but nationalize the industry & subsidize renewable energy.
@8R2MDG24yrs4Y
Yes, as long as its controlled and we aren't hiring "Dumb" people.
@8PS3C2K4yrs4Y
don’t even know what that is
@8PJK4T84yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there is a way to prevent nuclear waste
@8JPYMJ84yrs4Y
Only if it uses up old nuclear waste.
We should more invest into the research of nuclear fusion, as unlike nuclear fission, it wouldn't produce nuclear waste, and would also be far more powerful.
@9CYMGMJ2yrs2Y
I don’t really know what this means
@8Y4ZK2S3yrs3Y
I don’t have an opinion because I don’t know what it entails.
@8V5QQBQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I need to be better educated on this before I can answer
@8SGP44H4yrs4Y
Yes, but there are better solutions
@8SD8G3X4yrs4Y
Yes and no. The use of Nuclear energy could be useful, if the correct alternative to Uranium is used (Thorium). But, we should prioritize renewable energy first, as creating enough nuclear power plants to deter climate change is incredibly unrealistic.
@95HQRN3New Democratic3yrs3Y
Small Modular Reactors are the future of cleaner energy production
@8WG9MDJ3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the safety guide lines of the factory are followed
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