Nuclear - a green solution? Here's the problem with that . .

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Canada and Ontario are turning to nuclear energy as a green solution. Here’s the problem with that

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As more than $1 billion in public money is being committed to a new generation of reactors, critics are calling for a pause and a rethink, saying nuclear power’s cost overruns, construction delays and safety concerns outweigh its benefits as a provider of clean electricity.

By Marco Chown Oved Climate Change Reporter May 4, 2023 SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED

After a pause of more than 30 years, Ontario is poised to start building nuclear reactors again in an effort to provide the carbon-free electricity needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change. . . . .