We should keep every nuclear plant on earth operating for as long as safely possible. Even if you're hugely bullish on renewables (as I am) and skeptical on economics of new nuclear (as I am), the existing fleet is a huge proportion of our carbon-free power. Keep it running.https://twitter.com/bradplumer/status/1202979427296186375 …
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They vary. But in many cases the extension costs are < $20 / ton of avoided co2.
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I used to advocate for a nuclear green new deal until I found that the increased emissions of manufacturing was only about 3 years of current emissions (for U.S.) Then I realized that nuclear was 10X more expensive *under national mobilization implementation plans*
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I'm ok with the costs in the current political climate that is slowing the deployment of cleaner alternatives.
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