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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@B2HHSTV2mos2MO
Yes, but with intense scrutiny of safety and commissioning, decommissioning and waste disposal costs, and any secondary costs to any impacts to nearby residents and wildlife.
@B2BMK7B3mos3MO
Yes, but only if it is 100% publicly-owned, strictly regulated, constantly updated, & only set up in remote areas.
@8T7NNYC4yrs4Y
@B49LKNY7 days7D
im all for it, but we have to make sure we dont do what the soviets did and cheap out, and make sure we dont put them in areas prone to natural disasters. so in other words, YES
@B2XQ4MB2mos2MO
Yes, but with public subsidy. but we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
@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.
@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.
@9FPG8CX2yrs2Y
Yes! Absolutely! But with a combination of both Public and Private cooperation.
@9FMP7H22yrs2Y
yes and no because it can be useful but bad stuff could happen when being used ]
@9FF9Q5NConservative2yrs2Y
i think if it is needed to be use for jobs its ok
@9FBHTTL2yrs2Y
@9F9THK32yrs2Y
Yes, are long as they keep the C02 emission low and are low on greenhouse effects.
@9F8T8732yrs2Y
in specific circumstances
@9F7JWQS2yrs2Y
Find ways to make cleaner waste and make radiation more sustainable
@9F4GY5B2yrs2Y
@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
@9DG796F2yrs2Y
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
@B286YWZ3mos3MO
Yes but the locations need to be chosen very cafully to avoid areas of natural disaster, environmental impact and impact on humans
@9ZZ37MKConservative4mos4MO
Yes, this is a massive power source but we need to research this more and understand it and figure out ways to use this in a safe way
@9WSJYRY5mos5MO
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.
@9TV5VL57mos7MO
yes, but with the Federal government oversight on the projects with specialized safety measures in place for the workers and general public
@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.
@9T7XY377mos7MO
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.
@9SVZQJF7mos7MO
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.
@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.
@9FL3H4H2yrs2Y
Nuclear energy is dangerous, because it produces radioactive waves
@9FJGM4Y2yrs2Y
Yes, but with extra measures and more safety.
Yes, so long as increased and detailed research has been done, and continued investment into a sustainable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy has been achieved.
@8Z23H8K3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the toxic waste is disposed of properly.
@8Y9R7FFConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they can be away from populated areas
@8VTL92W4yrs4Y
The chance it causes an explosion is very dangerous but it can be a good way to reduce pollution
@8VSQJZHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Nuclear fusion has the potential to be cleaner and more efficient than any other alternative.
@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.
@8VRJ25Y4yrs4Y
Yes until we get thorium and geothermal plants
@8TCWNMC4yrs4Y
not too sure but i think that stuff is very harmful
As long as it’s not because of personal reasons
@8SLX5ZZ4yrs4Y
I dont rlly know what it means
@8RHSLQR4yrs4Y
In some ways but it should be used equally between this and the alternatives
@8RCFD7K4yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure to contain it better and have a better way to dispose the waste
@8R86QVQ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is controlled and has somewhat of a good waste deposit area
@8R7LVHV4yrs4Y
Yes, but nationalize the industry & subsidize renewable energy.
@8QW5RZZ4yrs4Y
yes, but with a cleaner nuclear waste system
@8QD4K4K4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there are clear safety standards in place for its use.
@8PYM7L44yrs4Y
If done correctly I believe it is beneficial with the use of other sources that are cleaner.
@8PFW692Rhinoceros4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with very strong safety protocols, preferably not by for-profit companies, since they are likely to cut corners to increase profit.
@Waterworks1234yrs4Y
Yes, but don't put Nuclear plants on our land but rather at Alaska and we corporate / own the plants.
@8PB37TP4yrs4Y
I’m going to be honest, i do not know what this is
@8P9Y9G74yrs4Y
Only for electricity and wind turbines
@8P784MT4yrs4Y
No, unless its not on Canada's land but another land like Alaska but we do corporate and research from this energy with the Americans
@8P6TFBS4yrs4Y
Yes, Provided the regulations, safety precautions, and training is in place.
@8NXGL7J4yrs4Y
Yes, but with Restrictions.
@8NW6WHY4yrs4Y
Yes as it is one of the cleanest and safest energy sources known
@8LG95RH4yrs4Y
Yes, until futuristic technologies such as fusion become practical, nuclear is the safest and most efficient form of energy production.
@8K83GSZ4yrs4Y
depends on what it's for
Nuclear energy produces nuclear waste, which we can't get rid of, and if the nuclear power plant explodes then it turns from a small hazard into a even bigger hazard.
@8G9QW8L4yrs4Y
Yes, as long it is safe to the environment
@8DMCFB85yrs5Y
Yes, if stringent standards are established.
@8DGZQ595yrs5Y
Yes and no. Yes because we need nuclear energy for certain things but no because it causes pollution which harms the planet.
@8DDZ8JZ5yrs5Y
yes you can nuke the jews
@8CZ6RSQConservative5yrs5Y
We should focus on the Oil and Gas industry
No, instead invest in wind, hydro or renewable energy sources.
@8CY8CX75yrs5Y
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.
@8CS7JYB5yrs5Y
Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternative, and in the effort to ensure the maintenance of strict guidelines for the installation, use, maintenance and operations, a nationalization of nuclear energy.
@8CRSHY45yrs5Y
Yes, as long as many precautions are taken
@8CR7YWP5yrs5Y
no but only for good things to achive
@8CH685X5yrs5Y
No because we can use try to use nuclear fusion
@9CMY49G2yrs2Y
No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, solar, hydroelectric and geothermal energy.
@9CFXL4X2yrs2Y
Ya we do need nuclear. But no it's not good solution in terms of growth. But... can we do both and maybe not be so demanding on the "cleaner" alternatives. That's in quotes for a reason BTW.
@9CBTS972yrs2Y
Yes, but with due balance and whilst looking into more reliable alternatives. The use of nuclear energy shouldn't be completely out of practice for the time being.
@9C56J4P2yrs2Y
yes but it should be regulated to prevent damage to environment
@9C2JMT92yrs2Y
There needs to be more definitive research
@9C2BKDV2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after it is fully proven to be completely safe for everyone
@9BCSSL22yrs2Y
@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.
@99VLQTQ2yrs2Y
I would have to educate myself on this topic prior to making a decision.
@99PNYRM2yrs2Y
Yes but not solely depended on nuclear energy. We need balance between all forms of energy
@99PFB4Y2yrs2Y
I’m not knowledgeable enough on the topic to express an opinion
@996HZ642yrs2Y
nuclear energy is dangerous and needs storage. we should go green and use solar penals and wind turbines to power our homes. the scientists just need to figure a way to storage these power.
@9958DDP2yrs2Y
yes but make them less likely to have an accident
@98YRRBG2yrs2Y
Yes but put major focus on how to dispose of the nuclear waste
@939L6F83yrs3Y
Yes, but with large investment in accident prevention
NO, Until Nuclear energy is fully understand to point were we know all about it.
@9F84XPW2yrs2Y
nuclear energy is safe if it is maintained properly. Instances like Chernobyl only happened due to mismanagement and human error
We should test it out but if it’s harmful we shouldn’t
@9983HDG2yrs2Y
will nuclear energy is better for the envirnment, it needs a safe and well secured storage. we should use solar energy and windterbinds instead. this does not only mean that storage would be spaced but it is also benifitial for the envirnment. all the scientists have to do is fugure a way to storage the energy!
@98XLG3K2yrs2Y
More information is needed for a proper decision
@98TLB6M2yrs2Y
Yes, but as long as it's 100% nationalized & strongly regulated.
@98FD6CF2yrs2Y
We should use nuclear energy while also using other energy types like wind, hydroelectric ect. so we dont fully rely on nuclear power. Like the fallout universe. (They nuked the world)
@97WDZG72yrs2Y
i dont really care abt this topic
@96XHRXV2yrs2Y
yes, but not in weapons or military, nuclear energy should be used to improve the world not destroy it.
@96FF4F22yrs2Y
Yes, but it is dangerous
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