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A Bill Gates-backed clean energy player is hoping to build dozens of nuclear reactors in the UK and will compete with global rivals.

Bill Gates-backed nuclear contender Terra Power aims to build dozens of UK reactors::A Bill Gates-backed clean energy player is hoping to build dozens of nuclear reactors in the UK and will compete with global rivals.

  • p1mrx@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    18·
    1 year ago

    The world would be a bit better if everyone flew coach or stayed home, but it would be a lot better if the developing world had access to lighting, air conditioning, washing machines, transportation, fertilizer, and desalinated water without a corresponding increase in carbon emissions.

    Renewables (with storage and long-distance transmission) are part of the solution, but we need to invest in all viable forms of carbon-free energy like there’s no tomorrow, because if we don’t, then for a lot of people there won’t be.

      • p1mrx@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        7·
        1 year ago

        I agree that we should build more durable technology and reduce income inequality, but we need to fight the laws of physics first. Debate is a luxury granted by a stable civilization, which largely depends on a stable climate.

          • p1mrx@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            7·
            1 year ago

            Investing in nuclear power also means allowing engineers to improve the technology. There are plenty of reactor designs (mostly on paper) that can safely shut down without human intervention, which would make them much less of a liability in a warzone.

          • Serinus@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            1 year ago

            Let’s save downvotes for comments that don’t contribute (like zer0’s first few).

            While I still disagree with his later stuff, it’s certainly more productive of a conversation.

            I realize downvote != disagree is a fight we can never win, but it’s still worth trying.

      • Daefsdeda@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        I definitely agree with you on how planned obsolescence and consumerism is a huge issue. But we still need energy from something and this sounds like a great start.

        I’m all about the three R’s. Especially prioritizing the order they are in.

        REDUCE and REUSE first, recycle only if needed.