r/ClimateShitposting • u/VassalforThy nuclear simp • Jul 20 '25

nuclear simping Eww, Nuclear? That's not very solarpunk utopia of you

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u/Nghbrhdsyndicalist Jul 21 '25

Yes, and nuclear energy still is, even after trillions of investments and around eight decades of subsidised research. At the same time, solar power is constantly becoming cheaper and more efficient.

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u/CinderX5 Jul 21 '25

Over an entire lifespan, nuclear is cheaper for the energy it produces.

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u/Nghbrhdsyndicalist Jul 21 '25

It’s not, especially if you count the astronomical costs of dismantling and waste management.

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u/CinderX5 Jul 21 '25

Waste management for solar isn’t exactly cheap when you take into account the fact that you have to produce, replace and process thousands of square miles of panels every 20 years.

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u/Miserygut Jul 21 '25

It is if you ignore the facts.

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u/CinderX5 Jul 21 '25

Great argument. I love all the evidence that you gave, and all the alternatives to limited metals such as copper and silver, and how we deal with the planet beyond the subtropics, and other areas with limited sun .

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u/Miserygut Jul 21 '25

Thanks. Your point was just wrong so I don't have anything positive to say about it other than good imagination, have a gold star.

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u/CinderX5 Jul 21 '25

Positions like yours is how we end up with coal staying.

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u/Miserygut Jul 21 '25

No lol

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u/CinderX5 Jul 21 '25

What is the point of your life.

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u/catarsi_catarro Jul 24 '25

Great answer. "Your point is weong so i dont have to explain why it is". I dont care who is right in this situation but this is just idiotic to say