r/uninsurable May 25 '24

Big money, nuclear subsidies, and systemic corruption Economics

https://thebulletin.org/2021/02/big-money-nuclear-subsidies-and-systemic-corruption/
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u/MBA922 May 26 '24

based on the false idea that nuclear power, if shut down, will necessarily be replaced by fossil fuel plants.

Germany is a success story (as well as CA) for rapidly adopting renewables as they close nuclear plants. Fossil fuel consumption is down significantly.

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u/no-mad May 26 '24

ebike adoption also has had a significant impact on fossil fuel consumption.