Hey folks, I’ve got a hot topic to talk about today – radiation exposure and nuclear waste! But don’t worry, we’re not here to fan any fear. In fact, Nortez of New York visited a nuclear plant and actually enjoyed it! She got about two chest X-rays’ worth of radiation, but hey, it was worth it for the education she received on the tour! She even spoke highly of France, who recycles their waste and reduces the overall amount of radioactive waste to deal with. Who knew nuclear waste could be so progressive?

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room – everyone and their mother seems to be against nuclear power. The Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, and even Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are all throwing shade at nuclear power, citing the danger, longevity, and storage requirements of the radioactive waste. Sorry, Senator Sanders, but we’ve gotta disagree with you on this one. We need nuclear power to tackle climate change, so let’s stop acting like nuclear waste is some sort of horror movie villain.

We get it, people are scared of nuclear waste. But after talking to some smart folks in the industry, I’ve learned that this fear is holding us back from embracing a powerful, clean energy source. Nuclear waste can be a safe byproduct of carbon-free power, folks! Let’s shift our focus away from the danger of nuclear waste and instead think of it as a necessary step towards a cleaner future.

Now, why exactly should we care about nuclear power? Well, the countries that have cleaned up their electricity production the fastest have generally done so with hydroelectric power, nuclear, or a combination of the two. And nuclear power has a distinct advantage – it requires little land and can reliably produce lots of power regardless of weather, time of day or season. Basically, nuclear power is like the superhero of clean energy – it can substitute directly for fossil fuels without backup or storage. Even the International Energy Agency thinks it’s so crucial that global nuclear capacity must double by 2050 to reach net-zero emissions targets. Take that, fossil fuels!

So there you have it, folks. Let’s put our fears aside and start embracing nuclear power for what it truly is – a powerful, clean energy source that can tackle climate change head-on. Who knows, maybe we’ll even start to think nuclear waste is kinda cool.

Serious News: nytimes