Should nuclear energy be expanded to combat climate change?

Weighing risks and benefits of nuclear power.

β€’Aug 16, 2025β€’10 argumentsβ€’205 votes
43% For57% Against
18 For24 Against

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For(5)

Arguments supporting this position

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Yasmin947
+148
172 up / 24 down

Scientific consensus indicates significant positive correlation. Climate data shows accelerating warming with 95% confidence.

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Maya106
+102
134 up / 32 down

Sustainable alternatives exist: solar and wind power. Implementation costs are offset by long-term savings.

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Ruby729
+26
82 up / 56 down

Scientific consensus indicates significant positive correlation. Climate data shows accelerating warming with 95% confidence.

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Former User
-1
38 up / 39 down

Sustainable alternatives exist: solar and wind power. Implementation costs are offset by long-term savings.

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Remy914
-44
14 up / 58 down

Scientific consensus indicates significant positive correlation. Climate data shows accelerating warming with 95% confidence.

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Arguments opposing this position

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Carl722
🎯Changed 1 mind
+101
162 up / 61 down

Alternative technologies aren't ready: storage capacity and efficiency. Timeline for viability is 15-20 years.

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Queenie223
🎯Changed 1 mind
+80
148 up / 68 down

Individual choice should prevail: learning styles differ dramatically. Market mechanisms can address [issue] more efficiently.

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Mona627
+56
108 up / 52 down

Alternative technologies aren't ready: storage capacity and efficiency. Timeline for viability is 15-20 years.

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Henry909
🎯Changed 1 mind
+56
148 up / 92 down

Alternative technologies aren't ready: storage capacity and efficiency. Timeline for viability is 15-20 years.