There is definitely a discussion to be had about nuclear energy. However I'd like to point out that the way you phrased your comment makes it sound as if there's no discussion at all, that building more nuclear plants is obviously the right choice and that any sane, reasonable person would agree.
I personally am not completely anti-nuclear but am deeply skeptical of the human agencies which we would have to rely on to manage nuclear power plants safely over the lifetime of the plant and its residue.
I am a bit tired of advocates of nuclear power dismissing the concerns of others, so if I am over-reacting, I apologize.
I actually think if nuclear advocates faced head-on the terrible reputation of the industry, and acknowledged that while some fears may be irrational (and that other feares _are_ rational), they are certainly _understandable_, and worked to repair it, and show demonstrable change in transparency with the public at large, nuclear power could have a role to play.
There is definitely a discussion to be had about nuclear energy. However I'd like to point out that the way you phrased your comment makes it sound as if there's no discussion at all, that building more nuclear plants is obviously the right choice and that any sane, reasonable person would agree.
I personally am not completely anti-nuclear but am deeply skeptical of the human agencies which we would have to rely on to manage nuclear power plants safely over the lifetime of the plant and its residue.
I am a bit tired of advocates of nuclear power dismissing the concerns of others, so if I am over-reacting, I apologize.
I actually think if nuclear advocates faced head-on the terrible reputation of the industry, and acknowledged that while some fears may be irrational (and that other feares _are_ rational), they are certainly _understandable_, and worked to repair it, and show demonstrable change in transparency with the public at large, nuclear power could have a role to play.