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Comment by Smar

11 days ago

I'd think more nuclear would be better for environment. Since sun does not shine around the clock and other renewables have larger negative environmental impact. Batteries for storage is not good either with today's technology.

Pure nuclear, or even as a majority production method, would be fool's errand, though. Unless someone manages to invent small enough reactors that can be started and stopped at will, to adjust a day's power demands. I doubt that can even be possible, though.

In the end it is a matter of economics. Right now there is no path towards nuclear becoming competitive again against wind, solar, battery.

Plus, storage and cleanup costs in case of failures are not even priced in and left to taxpayers.

This leaves nuclear to government actors influenced by lobbyists.