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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Nuclear needs a steady supply of water for cooling, which has become rather unreliable these days in many regions.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Ever heard of Molten salt reactors? They're much safer than traditional reactors in many ways