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Nuclear provides 10% of world electricity with no direct carbon emissions. France runs 70% nuclear; the IPCC calls it essential for 1.5°C. Can we hit net zero without it — or is it the only proven carbon-free baseload? Two debaters, opposing sides — you score who makes the stronger case.
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT
What's at stake
If nuclear is essential and we abandon it, net zero gets much harder to reach. If unnecessary and we invest anyway, we divert capital from faster, cheaper clean alternatives.
The Matchup
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“Nuclear power produces massive amounts of reliable, carbon-free electricity. France generates 70% of its power from nuclear, giving it one of the lowest carbon footprints in Europe.”
“Modern reactor designs are far safer than Chernobyl-era technology. Per unit of energy produced, nuclear causes fewer deaths than any other power source, including wind and solar.”
“Nuclear waste remains radioactive for thousands of years, creating an intergenerational burden. No permanent storage solution exists, and temporary facilities are filling up worldwide.”
“While rare, nuclear accidents like Fukushima have catastrophic consequences. The exclusion zone around Chernobyl remains uninhabitable 35+ years later. Some risks are simply too large to accept.”
The Format
Standard SuperDebate: two people, cross-examination, moderated from start to finish.
4 min · PRO · opening case
4 min · CON questions PRO
4 min · CON · opening case
4 min · PRO questions CON
3 min · PRO
3 min · CON
3 min · PRO · final case
3 min · CON · final case
— · You pick the winner
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