Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives
While it's true that the Banqiao Dam disaster in 1975 was catastrophic, it's important to consider the context and advancements in dam engineering since then. The tragedy was primarily due to inadequate design and lack of safety measures which led to the failure of the dam. Modern hydroelectric dams are designed with advanced technology and safety measures that significantly reduce the risk of such disasters.
For instance, the Three Gorges Dam in China is currently the world's largest hydroelectric power station and has been operating without any major incidents. It produces a massive amount of clean energy, contributing significantly to China's renewable energy goals.
It's crucial to strike a balance between risk and reward when it comes to energy production. While hydroelectric power indeed has risks, the benefits of clean and reliable energy production can outweigh those risks when proper safety measures are in place.
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That's why I stated that if we do hydro, it needs extremely heavy funding and regulations, same way as nuclear energy. It has changed a lot since then, and was mostly human error, but I would say that hydro is more historically dangeorus, not that it should be stopped. All things considered, most anything that isn't fossil-fuels must be pursued if we care to survive and thrive in the next 100 years.
