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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc
Nuclear makes the most sense for Alberta, given our rapid population growth, though obviously we have enormous wind and solar potential which should be (and is being) exploited as well. Nuclear making the most sense because of our extremely cold riverine resources, being one of the most seismically stable regions on the planet, and being close to the largest deposits of uranium on the planet (Sask).
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The issue I have with nuclear energy is that in the rare but very likely future scenario of a large solar storm, our electrical grids could be fried. To the point where repair could take years.... these nuclear plants need constant cooling (which requires hydro), and if the grid is fried.... these plants become mini nuclear bombs. Anywhere within 10-20KM becomes incinerated and radioactive. I know nuclear plants have safeguards in place (massive generators, etc), I have always had deep concerns about this energy source. Research back to the Carrington Event in the 1800s, something of that magnitude or greater could spell trouble.
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