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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Response rates from 2.7k L5M voters.
61% Yes |
39% No |
49% Yes |
30% No |
9% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
10% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
2% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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1% Yes, and nationalize the industry |
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1% Yes, but with public subsidy |
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Unique answers from L5M voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@5H7PKLT4yrs4Y
@9G5NKD71yr1Y
Yes, but under proper protection with nationalize industry, while investing in cleaner alternatives.
@8T7NNYC3yrs3Y
@996M5VF2yrs2Y
Yes. The reason being, is that nuclear energy is actually one of the cleanest energy sources on earth. It's just people are afraid to use it due to the Chernobyl incident, when in reality, that was an accident, and not something that would happen when nuclear energy is used.
@9ZKX2DJ7 days7D
It is true that nuclear energy would drastically decrease CO2 emssions, unfortunately, we live in a high volatility world. There are a lot of wars happening right now therefore, nuclear development is not a godd idea for human civilization right now
@9ZKRZJD7 days7D
As long as funding is given to research how to implement it safely and properly dispose of nuclear waste.
@9ZJ52HD1wk1W
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
@9YXKBJF2wks2W
One of the best sources of energy if waste is dealt with properly. So spend the extra money to deal with it long term
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