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.
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.
@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
@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
In the short term it’s great but in long term it is dangerous as the half lives are so long
use it for energy only not for war.
@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.
@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
@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.
@8PRKY7Q4yrs4Y
Yes, but not near civilization or on good land. Probably in the desert would be better
@8KH79S24yrs4Y
No I do not because radioactive waist can be harmful for humans.
@riddlecongress4yrs4Y
4th Generation Nuclear power will propel the US to the top of the greenest, cleanest, and safest energy production country. We need a state of the art upgrade to our energy infrastructure and 4th Generation Nuclear power is the wave of the future. Wind and Solar are inefficient, costly, and the materials used to create the panels and blades are hazardous to the environment. 4th Gen Nuclear has little to no waste, can run for 25 years without having to be refueled, and are self-contained so there is no risk of a Chernobyl or Fukushima like crisis. In addition, they can be built to a micro-form factor reducing the footprint of the plant. There is no need for massive superstructures that were previously built in the mid-1900s.
@8CV6FZ55yrs5Y
Ask the people who will be using the power in question.
@8CNT65N5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after enough research so it can be done in the safest way.
@8YVYRGZ3yrs3Y
i do but i also think that it could be bad for us just in case it ever were to not work
@8WRCDH63yrs3Y
It’s useful but has to be done right
@8LFCCLB4yrs4Y
don't have an opinion for this
@heatherdvdprincess5yrs5Y
Yes, measures have been taken so it is now one of the safest sources of energy.
@92SYXM93yrs3Y
yes but at a remote area
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