Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Since plans for a nuclear power plant at Carnsore Point in County Wexford were dropped in the 1970s, nuclear power in Ireland has been off the agenda. Ireland gets about 60% of its energy from gas, 15% from renewable and the remainder from coal and peat. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, and nationalize the industry
@93W7FD76mos
Yes, but with extreme precautions.
@93LVSF57mos
Yes, as well as investing in other clean energy alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal.
@924MYCK7mos
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens. However, renewable energy sources (i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower, etc.) should be prioritized first.
@9375CJZ8mos
I don't support the use of nuclear energy but I support the research of nuclear energy
@9347VY48mos
In what way? For weaponry? Not really
@9334YP38mos
Yes, in principal, just as soon as we figure out safer ways of disposing of the nuclear waste that it produces. Until then, we should increase investment into fossil fuels.
@92YX7Z99mos
Yes, but the govt. should invest and require safe and clean ways of disposal with minimal environmental damage.
@92XHX9V9mos
depends on what the energy is being used to produce
@92SYXM99mos
yes but at a remote area
@8ZK5HYT9mos
Yes, let the free market determine the best energy sources
@928JWTG10mos
Only if the plants do everything in their power to stablize it and keep enemies away from them(could be used for nuke)
@8ZSR5NL10mos
Yes, with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures (i.e. proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely) to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens. However, renewable energy sources (i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower, etc.) should be prioritized first.
@925JC5F10mos
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@9229SCK10mos
It is unhealthy for the environment and citizens and can cause long lasting negative affects.
Deleted11mos
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures and with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, while we increase investment into cleaner, renewable energy sources.
Deleted11mos
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures along with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, while we invest more into renewable energy sources.
Deleted11mos
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures along with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, while we invest more into cleaner, renewable energy resources.
@8ZGPKM911mos
yes because it could come to extreme and we could get damaged and destroyed by other nuclear weaponized areas
@8ZGPKQP11mos
If someone like another state is using nukes for bad reasons and another state helps by using nukes to them? then yes.
@RickStewart11mos
I support the free market deciding what kind of energy is created and at what cost. If there is pollution involved, the government should tax it, in order that no one be exposed to it without just compensation.
@8Z659VG11mos
Yes, if the right person uses it
Deleted12mos
Yes, but with more oversight and rigorous adherence to safety procedures to prevent accidents and to ensure safety of citizens, and with proper knowledge of how to dispose waste safely, while we invest more into renewable energy resources.
@8YVYRGZ12mos
i do but i also think that it could be bad for us just in case it ever were to not work
Deleted1yr
Yes, but more oversight and rigorous following of safety procedures is needed to avoid accidents and to ensure safety of citizens so long as it can be guaranteed as safe and the waste is safely disposed.
@8YKV6MS1yr
Yes, as long as it contained within a safe environment so that it doesn't harm people, or the environment.
@6VWJ8PP1yr
yes but also hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
@8XTPN881yr
it all depends on what
@8XHNZZH1yr
Honestly i do and i dont
@8XGHN4X1yr
Not a subject I pay attention to
@8XBRMPX1yr
Yes, but it should be away from people so they wont be effected by the nuclear reactions.
@8X92W7Q1yr
yes, I think it is OK but toward the future try to shift to a more environmentally sustainable option
@8X8VVZ21yr
i like it, but it should be used farther away from population
@tasibuttel1yr
Yes, as long as it is safe for our environment
@8WVKG571yr
In circumstances where the plant isnt relying on things like water, solar, or wind energy
@8WRKRDY1yr
I'm nervous of the risks, but still open to the idea.
@8WRL5Q91yr
Yes, with litter tax payer money. And not in the hands of the government and lobbyists.
@8WRGD2X1yr
@8WRCDH61yr
It’s useful but has to be done right
@8WPN6T61yr
Yes, it has almost no waste and we have secure ways to dispose of the waste
@89CDM9C1yr
Yes, but only for plants that don't produce nuclear waste.
@8W9KX2R1yr
No and we should support 80% of how we get out energy with a cleaner form if possible
@8W733KH1yr
Yes, if it’s safe for citizens
@8VYLX9V1yr
It depends if it is a crisis at hand that needs to be taken to these extreme measures of using nuclear weapons.
@8VMNWSQ1yr
Only if the plants aren't near any civilization or a place that can cause any harm if they blow.
@8VCYWFL1yr
yes as long as people are safe and it is under fair control
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