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Radioactive waste isn't something that breaks down in years or even centuries, to leave such hazardous compounds for future generations is IMO irresponsible
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And burning coal and creating greenhouse emissions is more responsible ? Skin cancer is on the up and up thanks to the breakdown of the ozone layer.
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Don't worry - nuclear power is still too expensive to be viable (about 3x conventional)
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I would have to disagree with the above.
FWIW: Coal effecieny is roughly 3 kWh per kg.
Gas - 5 kWh per kg
Nuclear - 50000 kWh kg
Solar/wind - just not viable atm.
If hydrogren could be tapped safely, our preys would be answered - and the byproduct - H2O.
