TrevorBOB9 t1_is86rqe wrote
> Finally, using a sensitivity analysis, we consider which other aspects of nuclear energy deployment, apart from climate change, have the potential to overturn the ultimate ethical verdict on investments in nuclear energy. Out of several potential considerations (e.g., nuclear waste, accidents, safety), we suggest that its potential interplay — whether beneficial or adverse — with the proliferation of nuclear weapons is the most plausible candidate.
Ok good, I think this is true. With modern nuclear plant designs, it definitely seems like meltdowns or waste disposal are a far smaller concern than putting such powerful tech in the hands of extremely suspect governments
jbr945 t1_is8tm75 wrote
Conversely greater energy security and independence makes for a more stable economy and political climate.
Though power reactors don't make an easy path to bombs, more importantly the educational infrastructure a nation should mature to to support nuclear energy would provide the kind of brain power needed to get a weapons program started. Still never cheap or easy.
TrevorBOB9 t1_is90fgn wrote
Absolutely
PAXICHEN t1_is9k9o4 wrote
Abundant energy will bring billions out of poverty
TrevorBOB9 t1_isach1r wrote
Absolutely
It’s just still more of a concern than meltdowns because of how crazy safe modern nuclear designs are
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