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Why Nuclear Power can’t replace fossil fuels
Preface. Economic reasons are the main hurdle to new nuclear plants now, with capital costs so high it’s almost impossible to get a loan, especially when natural gas is so much cheaper and less risky. But there are other reasons … Continue reading
India wants to build dangerous fast breeder reactors
Preface. India was planning to build six fast breeder reactors in 2016, but now in 2018, they’ve reduced the number to 2. This is despite the high cost, instability, danger, and accidents of the 16 previous world-wide attempts that have … Continue reading