Italian parliament votes for return to nuclear energy(apnews.com)
876 points by geox 20 days ago | 765 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ↓SMR economics are unproven and projects won't be profitable without subsidies
  • ↑Nuclear revival is a welcome correction to emotional post-Chernobyl decisions
  • ↓True cost of nuclear including insurance and liability makes it uneconomical
  • ↓Italian NIMBYism and public opposition will prevent this from materializing
  • ↑Diverse energy mix including nuclear makes sense as solar doesn't fit everywhere