Letters to the Editor: Can nuclear power really save us from the worst of climate change? (via latimesopinion )
Solar energy and efficiency measures provide powerful solutions for addressing climate change. As we confront the sixth mass extinction and the loss of habitats due to a warming climate, it’s essential to prioritize proven solutions. Conserving and restoring natural spaces limit carbon emissions and aid in adapting to the changing environment.
The Diablo Canyon nuclear plant’s impact on marine life, causing the deaths of billions of organisms, underscores the need for sustainable choices.Additionally, nuclear power is not emissions-free. Activities like uranium extraction, transport and waste management emit greenhouse gasses. Comparatively, photovoltaic solar panel systems release 3.
This has been done by several organizations, and nuclear always comes out among the very best. So, from a historical perspective, one can only conclude that nuclear is relatively safe. The problem of waste is not intractable if this country is willing to recycle used fuel . This would also reduce the need for mining uranium.
And speaking of waste, solar panels last about 25 years. How many millions of panels would have to be discarded every year, including those that contain toxic chemicals? This waste is orders of magnitude greater than the amount of waste produced by nuclear power.
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