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GlockAF t1_j7hyoy5 wrote

Reply to comment by simcoder in Rolls-Royce Nuclear Engine Could Power Quick Trips to the Moon and Mars by darthatheos

Ah…the “s-word” rears its ugly, stupid head yet again

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simcoder t1_j7hyvq9 wrote

Privatizing profit and socializing cost and hiding true costs are an ugly thing indeed and something that nuke power is entirely dependent upon.

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GlockAF t1_j7i17cv wrote

So take the profit margin out of it. Nuclear power should be run entirely by the government/military

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simcoder t1_j7i1p76 wrote

Even if you could somehow do that, if you include the true total lifetime cost, it'd require huge subsidies to remain competitive.

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GlockAF t1_j7jvxxc wrote

Still the best, and currently ONLY zero-carbon solution for the non-renewable fraction needed

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simcoder t1_j7jwbjx wrote

It's only zero carbon if you forget to include all the carbon in the lifecycle etc.

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GlockAF t1_j7l8qmg wrote

Compared to the current 80% / 3000 terawatts we get from burning oil, gas, & coal it is. ESPECIALLY if we start utilizing the vast energy resources stored in “spent” reactor fuel

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simcoder t1_j7lc39w wrote

Yeah but it's not zero and not insignificant.

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