jasonlang writes:
the nuclear industry and others have been trying to get the private sector to invest in nuclear power for decades, but no-ones buying, despite guarantees and subsisides, special deals etc.
Mostly because the "public" is scared enough of it to protest in earnest. Too bad most don't understand it. Private investors don't want to invest in what they can't sell.
Factoring in all the costs it's the most expensive way to boil water ever developed.
lectricit de France seems to make a profit using it. Contrary to what your statement indicates, France's electric rates are one of the lowest in Europe....strange that.
The only benefit is you wind up with tons of weapons-grade fissile material,...
That's kinda like saying, "The only benefit is you wind up with tons of ash, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide..." about coal-fired electric plants. Um...did ya fergit 'bout them-thar electrons?
Didn't realize jason's post was so old when I first replied.
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