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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped"

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Nuclear needs a steady supply of water for cooling, which has become rather unreliable these days in many regions.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Ever heard of Molten salt reactors? They're much safer than traditional reactors in many ways