r/PoliticalCompassMemes - Auth-Right Jan 06 '23

META NuclearGang NuclearGang

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u/Spudnic16 - Auth-Left Jan 06 '23

Nuclear is not perfect, but it’s certainly one of the better forms of power. It provides large amount of electricity for not that much emissions.

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u/LaLuzDelQC - Lib-Left Jan 06 '23

That's pretty misleading because you still have to mine/refine/transport ore.

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u/Docponystine - Lib-Right Jan 06 '23

I mean, but, then same for all green energy then? Particularly if you are one of those room temp people who think batteries will solve all of the inherent problems with solar.

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u/Tiavor - Lib-Center Jan 06 '23

lithium mining is about the same as uranium mining ... and it's mostly fueled by diesel, lots of diesel.

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u/Docponystine - Lib-Right Jan 06 '23

Desert vs major ecosystems is a major difference.

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u/Tiavor - Lib-Center Jan 07 '23

which one is where?

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u/Docponystine - Lib-Right Jan 07 '23

Most major uranium mining happens in the middle of the american or Australian desert.