💨Renewable energy sources like wind and solar have drawbacks, including high costs, bird and bat deaths, and toxic waste.
☢️Nuclear power is safe, produces zero carbon emissions, and has a low risk of accidents.
🌍Thorium-based reactors show promise as a clean and limitless energy source.
🇮🇳India is leading the way in implementing Thorium reactors to meet energy demands.
🔄While renewables have a role to play, nuclear power should not be disregarded.
What are the drawbacks of renewable energy sources?
—Renewable energy sources have high costs, cause bird and bat deaths, and produce toxic waste.
Is nuclear power safe?
—Yes, nuclear power is safe, produces zero carbon emissions, and has a low risk of accidents.
What is the potential of Thorium-based reactors?
—Thorium-based reactors show promise as a clean and limitless energy source.
Which country is leading in implementing Thorium reactors?
—India is leading the way in implementing Thorium reactors to meet energy demands.
Should nuclear power be disregarded in favor of renewables?
—While renewables have a role to play, nuclear power should not be disregarded.
00:02Hornsea Project One, a wind farm off the coast of Yorkshire, will be the largest wind farm in the world.
00:22Renewable energy sources like wind and solar have drawbacks, including high costs, bird and bat deaths, and toxic waste.
01:19Germany leads in renewable energy, with 40 to 50 percent of energy coming from renewables.
04:15Wind turbines have a low carbon footprint but kill birds and bats.
06:50Nuclear power is safe, produces zero carbon emissions, and has a low risk of accidents.
12:24Using exclusively wind and solar power would require clearing 25% of the UK's land surface.
13:08Germany's energy costs have increased by 50% since its push towards renewables.
15:57Thorium-based reactors produce less nuclear waste and may be meltdown-proof.
