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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Yes, but under proper protection with nationalize industry, while investing in cleaner alternatives.
@9FNMGLP2yrs2Y
yes. start using thorium instead of uranium
@9ZJ52HDNew Democratic5mos5MO
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
@9TMMVLNNew Democratic7mos7MO
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.
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 10mos10MO
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.
@8FZ5VFDNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, but we should use thorium over uranium
@8WM7Z9KNew Democratic3yrs3Y
If it's safe space and nothing can go wrong
@8VSSYT54yrs4Y
Yes, nuclear fusion has the potential to be the cleanest and most efficient alternative to oil with more research.
@8VSQJZHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Nuclear fusion has the potential to be cleaner and more efficient than any other alternative.
@8VS7GKCNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I don’t have an opinion on this topic
@8TD4K2Q4yrs4Y
Yes, though Thorium-based power
@8PDRZ784yrs4Y
Yes as long as it is not a danger to the public and the people in the area are fully aware of the nuclear power plant.
@8HWP5Q2New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives that work, AND monitor and cap energy consumption among residents and businesses.
@8HBG22FNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Not information enough to comment
@8DNQ4KX5yrs5Y
We don't need weapons that if used at mass, can destroy the world
@9BY5Y3H2yrs2Y
As long as it is heavily regulated and extremely well security checked.
@98YRRBG2yrs2Y
Yes but put major focus on how to dispose of the nuclear waste
@98SL5S5New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes while we look into better renewable sources and look into proper disposal of nuclear energy
@958NSFF3yrs3Y
Yes, if it is contained properly and used in a proper manner.
@8XMZL6R3yrs3Y
Nuclear energy is better than fossil fuel but we can use more hydro, wind and solar power.
@8VR2LSS4yrs4Y
yes, cause it's safe and we aren't the soviets in 1950
@8VMYV48New Democratic4yrs4Y
I don’t think so because when I think of nuclear I think of bombs. But I’m sure there’s more to it than that.
@8VM85YMNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, if and when we have better ways of storing, controlling etc. Would prefer other forms of energy
@8VFQ94M4yrs4Y
Yes, but use cleaner sources while fusion research is perfected
@8VCSST2New Democratic4yrs4Y
we shouldn't more than we already do
@8V5QXMRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, and we should not build more power of any source to sell. Increase should be due to Canadian needs.
@8V5QQBQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I need to be better educated on this before I can answer
@8TXBZM44yrs4Y
Yes but under the constant watch of professionals that can fix an issue
@8TTQ3T84yrs4Y
Yes, but we should not neglect other forms of renewable energies, like Solar and Wind.
@8TPBKMPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes but with Thorium, not Uranium.
@8TJ52454yrs4Y
@95HQRN3New Democratic3yrs3Y
Small Modular Reactors are the future of cleaner energy production
@95FQZJR3yrs3Y
Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives with additional safety features
@8X23Y7XNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, unless they are being used for useful things like transportation or light.
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