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Should nuclear energy be used as a solution for climate change?

For

It produces huge amounts of energy with low emissions.

Against

It risks radiation, accidents, and dangerous waste.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “Nuclear energy is a low-carbon, low-risk method of energy generation and has an essential part to play against climate change.”
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  • “operate at maximum capacity for over 90% of the year”
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Against

  • “necessary infrastructure and waste disposal facilities, which is time we don’t have.”
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  • “costs a lot of money to build.”
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