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What does it mean?
Nuclear power and hazardous waste technologies should be banned.
In plain terms
Stop making and using nuclear power and hazardous waste.
What can you take from it?
Reject technologies that create long-term environmental hazards.

Where it applies

  • energy policy
  • industrial regulation
  • public health

Putting it to work

  • support clean energy
  • advocate for regulation
  • assess risks

Questions to consider

  • What risks are acceptable for energy production?
  • How do you weigh safety against progress?

Another view

Banning nuclear power may limit low-carbon energy options.

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