It takes at least 10 years to build a latest generation nuclear power plant such as Flamanville 3 or Hinkley Point C.
According to the IPCC, we can't wait that long to reduce our emissions.
According to the IPCC, we can't wait that long to reduce our emissions.
What do you mean "we can't wait that long?" Any time we start reducing emissions is better than never. There will never be a "too late" point to reach net zero.
Secondly, what is the alternative to reducing our carbon outprint in 10 years?
2. There is no indication that we will be able to produce lithium-ion batteries with a high enough wh/kg density to create high enough energy storage capacity to replace carbon-based energy sources. Until such a time as that technology becomes possible and production-ready, we will need other sources of energy.
Not building nuclear with the assumption that grid-scale battery storage will become feasible is a potentially catastrophic policy decision.