juergen_hubert comments on In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S.

In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S. (www.scientificamerican.com)

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"Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped"

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[–] juergen_hubert@kbin.social 5 points 3 years ago (3 children)

Nuclear needs a steady supply of water for cooling, which has become rather unreliable these days in many regions.

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[+] hedge@beehaw.org 5 points 3 years ago

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[–] cassetti@kbin.social 3 points 3 years ago

Ever heard of Molten salt reactors? They're much safer than traditional reactors in many ways

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[–] BoxesOfPepe@lemmy.one 1 point 3 years ago

To my understanding they don't use up the water though, it's evaporated back into the cycle after use. Also they can use non potable water like salt water, if memory serves.

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