This is so sad. The 3 "hidden problems" that the Koreans have are
- need to placate local politicians by using indigenous supply chains
- useless European over-regulation
- American IP lawsuit
So only man-made bullshit, as compared with actual technical challenges, which they seem to have mastered. So we can't have nice things, even though we can build them, because we red-taped ourselves to impotence.
Just a question of detail: where does the figure of 64 reactors built in 15 years come from? Sorry, I didn't watch/listen to Mark Nelson's YouTube interview yet. However, my understanding is that 58 reactors + Superphénix came on line between 1975 and 2002. Do the 64 include research reactors in Cadarache and/or abandoned projects?
Thanks for writing. It's sad that anti-nuclear people keep pointing to France, as if it's a problem with the technology and not a problem caused by exactly the things that nuclear people are trying to ameliorate (human-made problems, rather than technological).
This is so sad. The 3 "hidden problems" that the Koreans have are
- need to placate local politicians by using indigenous supply chains
- useless European over-regulation
- American IP lawsuit
So only man-made bullshit, as compared with actual technical challenges, which they seem to have mastered. So we can't have nice things, even though we can build them, because we red-taped ourselves to impotence.
A very insightful piece, and the writing is great.
Parfait, Angelica.
(should gâteaux be singular - gateau?)
Just a question of detail: where does the figure of 64 reactors built in 15 years come from? Sorry, I didn't watch/listen to Mark Nelson's YouTube interview yet. However, my understanding is that 58 reactors + Superphénix came on line between 1975 and 2002. Do the 64 include research reactors in Cadarache and/or abandoned projects?
Thanks for writing. It's sad that anti-nuclear people keep pointing to France, as if it's a problem with the technology and not a problem caused by exactly the things that nuclear people are trying to ameliorate (human-made problems, rather than technological).
Great article, Angelica. However, I think you're referring to Total, not Total*e* ?
C'mon France! You got this!