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Nuclear isn't perfect, but it is the best we have right now. (lemmy.world)
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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Ok so, realistically, if we all agree on this today, when would new nuclear power plants begin generating electricity? With all the regulations which are in place today?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    If we "all agree" and do a moonshot construction plan we could have electricity in 8 years. This is a fantasy, tho.

    Best case scenario in the real world is operational in 12 years.

    In the capitalist hellscape here in the US, a reasonable expectation would be 18-20 years.

    20 years also happens to be the lifespan of our wind turbines. In 20 years, all of the currently running wind turbine blades will be in a landfill and new ones will need to be manufactured to replace them.

    No reasonable person is suggesting nuclear as a short-term option. It's a long term investment.

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