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. Since plans for a nuclear power plant at Carnsore Point in County Wexford were dropped in the 1970s, nuclear power in Ireland has been off the agenda. Ireland gets about 60% of its energy from gas, 15% from renewable and the remainder from coal and peat. 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.
Yes, technological advancements have improved its safety and it has the lowest death per kW/h ratio from every major energy resource, not to mention that the renewable energy resources are more expensive. Nevertheless, the construction and operation of the factory should respect all environmental protocols.
@9FCRS9F9mos9MO
I support nuclear energy and company and private individuals should have access to it
@9C2J33Q1yr1Y
Yes, but it isn't practical in greece
@95JK3GV2yrs2Y
Yes of course, but use of nuclear energy, not nuclear weapons
@93W7FD72yrs2Y
Yes, but with extreme precautions.
@JoshDaHooman2yrs2Y
Yes, as well as investing in other clean energy alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal.
@924MYCK2yrs2Y
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens. However, renewable energy sources (i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower, etc.) should be prioritized first.
@9375CJZ2yrs2Y
I don't support the use of nuclear energy but I support the research of nuclear energy
@9347VY42yrs2Y
In what way? For weaponry? Not really
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Yes, in principal, just as soon as we figure out safer ways of disposing of the nuclear waste that it produces. Until then, we should increase investment into fossil fuels.
@92YX7Z92yrs2Y
Yes, but the govt. should invest and require safe and clean ways of disposal with minimal environmental damage.
@92XHX9V2yrs2Y
depends on what the energy is being used to produce
@92SYXM92yrs2Y
yes but at a remote area
@8ZK5HYT2yrs2Y
Yes, let the free market determine the best energy sources
@928JWTG2yrs2Y
Only if the plants do everything in their power to stablize it and keep enemies away from them(could be used for nuke)
@8ZSR5NL2yrs2Y
Yes, with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures (i.e. proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely) to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens. However, renewable energy sources (i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower, etc.) should be prioritized first.
@925JC5F2yrs2Y
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@9229SCK2yrs2Y
It is unhealthy for the environment and citizens and can cause long lasting negative affects.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures and with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, while we increase investment into cleaner, renewable energy sources.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures along with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, while we invest more into renewable energy sources.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures along with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, while we invest more into cleaner, renewable energy resources.
@8ZGPKM92yrs2Y
yes because it could come to extreme and we could get damaged and destroyed by other nuclear weaponized areas
@8ZGPKQP2yrs2Y
If someone like another state is using nukes for bad reasons and another state helps by using nukes to them? then yes.
@RickStewart2yrs2Y
I support the free market deciding what kind of energy is created and at what cost. If there is pollution involved, the government should tax it, in order that no one be exposed to it without just compensation.
@8Z659VG2yrs2Y
Yes, if the right person uses it
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, and with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely, while we invest more into renewable energy resources.
@8YVYRGZ2yrs2Y
i do but i also think that it could be bad for us just in case it ever were to not work
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but more oversight and rigorous following of safety procedures is needed to avoid accidents and to ensure safety of citizens so long as it can be guaranteed as safe and the waste is safely disposed.
@8YKV6MS2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it contained within a safe environment so that it doesn't harm people, or the environment.
@6VWJ8PP2yrs2Y
yes but also hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
@8XTPN883yrs3Y
@8XHNZZH3yrs3Y
Honestly i do and i dont
@8XGHN4X3yrs3Y
Not a subject I pay attention to
@8XBRMPX3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be away from people so they wont be effected by the nuclear reactions.
@8X92W7Q3yrs3Y
yes, I think it is OK but toward the future try to shift to a more environmentally sustainable option
@8X8VVZ23yrs3Y
i like it, but it should be used farther away from population
@tasibuttel3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it is safe for our environment
@8WVKG573yrs3Y
In circumstances where the plant isnt relying on things like water, solar, or wind energy
@8WRKRDY3yrs3Y
I'm nervous of the risks, but still open to the idea.
@8WRL5Q93yrs3Y
Yes, with litter tax payer money. And not in the hands of the government and lobbyists.
@8WRGD2X3yrs3Y
@8WRCDH63yrs3Y
It’s useful but has to be done right
@8WPN6T63yrs3Y
Yes, it has almost no waste and we have secure ways to dispose of the waste
@89CDM9C3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for plants that don't produce nuclear waste.
@8W9KX2R3yrs3Y
No and we should support 80% of how we get out energy with a cleaner form if possible
@8W733KH3yrs3Y
Yes, if it’s safe for citizens
@8VYLX9V3yrs3Y
It depends if it is a crisis at hand that needs to be taken to these extreme measures of using nuclear weapons.
@8VMNWSQ3yrs3Y
Only if the plants aren't near any civilization or a place that can cause any harm if they blow.
@8VCYWFL3yrs3Y
yes as long as people are safe and it is under fair control
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