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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@9KFBDW3Conservative1yr1Y
Yes, only if it is abundantly safe to do so in the face of war, terrorist attacks, and long term for the environment.
@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.
@9FLQZJLConservative2yrs2Y
nuclear energy plants are not a good idea because something can go really wrong
@9FF9Q5NConservative2yrs2Y
i think if it is needed to be use for jobs its ok
@9FBD3JCConservative2yrs2Y
As long as we don't use too much
@9F4F77YConservative2yrs2Y
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.
@9F2T5CZConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it is safe and we can avoid potential nuclear disasters
@9V9R5P2Conservative6mos6MO
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.
@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.
@99R22YXConservative2yrs2Y
I’m not educated on the subject
@927VB5QConservative3yrs3Y
@8Y9R7FFConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they can be away from populated areas
@8R8KK7LConservative4yrs4Y
I am for nuclear if it can be done safely and can be guaranteed to 100percent contained if it was to have a leak
@8QRN6CMConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, after a series of testing, and proper consistent checks of the nuclear plant's building, and its infrastructure to see if it is safe to be in use
@8NW26JBLibertarian4yrs4Y
Odd that thorium, which is a next-gen nuclear energy source is lumped in with “no” on nuclear energy! Increase the use of thorium nuclear energy and explore widespread smaller scale fusion.
@8JDYBC5Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes as long as there is a high safety protocol and if it is not fallowed the companies are subject to being shut down
@8DPCL33Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, but away from civilization and controlled.
@8D6XDW5Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes if they have extreme safety precautions
@8CZ6RSQConservative5yrs5Y
We should focus on the Oil and Gas industry
@9B35ZB4Conservative2yrs2Y
We don’t have enough research on the topic so no. Also Canada isn’t known for having much nuclear resources so it would be way too expensive.
@939W5TNConservative3yrs3Y
Do not understand the science enough to give an educated answer
@99CKQSFConservative2yrs2Y
Yes but continue use of gas and oil
@98NCNVQConservative2yrs2Y
As long as we are able to find to find a way to reduce the level of radioactive waste being produced then yes
@8WQV464Conservative3yrs3Y
only if not used in household and only used in a war that already has a nucellar warhead launched
@8WPTFTTConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only until we have an effective renewable source
@8VQ4XBKConservative4yrs4Y
I mean I don't really have a preference on the subject I lean towards moving forward to cleaner substances but still use.
@8VN69CCLibertarian4yrs4Y
The regulations and standards, and the infrastructure involved in the nuclear power plants need to meet modern standards before this transition is possible. Including updating outdated nuclear facilities. The answer is yes, but I don't think its financially viable to make the transition to nuclear under the current federal budget.
@8V97Z9QLibertarian4yrs4Y
The use of nuclear energy is fine but strong against the reproduction of it
@8TX7JTCConservative4yrs4Y
Along with other energy sources, like clean energy...
@8TTSYGRConservative4yrs4Y
If it can be safely used maybe.. but like I’m pretty sure it’s already proven to be pretty dangerous and maybe not a good idea.
@8SDYYQWConservative4yrs4Y
yes, but slowly integrate it in order to keep alberta jobs
@95SHK28Conservative3yrs3Y
as much as it sounds nice I don't want another Chernobyl if we are gonna use nuclear energy there should be heavy precautions put in place with regular safety checks with emergency shutoffs and nuclear plants should be constructed properly as well
@95D62P2Libertarian3yrs3Y
no because were all gonna die from it
@8X2L9BJConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as its done in a safe way
@8TKJWFKConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, if the nuclear power stations are built a far distance away from major cities and suburbs.
@heatherdvdprincess5yrs5Y
Yes, measures have been taken so it is now one of the safest sources of energy.
@8QTN2CR4yrs4Y
I think it used be used to a limit
@8QPG4TW4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as safety requirements are maintained and strictly enforced.
@8HL5YXT4yrs4Y
nuclear energy 2 drawbacks one is the fallout that will render land around it useless the other is the united states does not have any long-term storage and does not have a way to reuse nuclear waste as of the time I am writing this.
@8JRFRHX4yrs4Y
Yes, and drastically reduce regulations to allow nuclear power to become more profitable.
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