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Burning ancient carbon (coal, oil, gas) has created a wonderful quality of life for many, but this practice must stop.

Speaker 0 notes that the energy solutions list for energy-hungry data centers was short and contained one thing: gas. They ask why not gas and renewables. Speaker 1 responds: "the what one has to appreciate is the intensity of energy." As an engineer, they state: "the mix of energy doesn't matter. How much is wind? How much solar? We like to advertise that. Kilohounces matter because energy intensity has to shift, not the mix." They argue that solar power cannot produce cement or steel and that "they are very energy intensive." Therefore, "you still need a gas based heating or" (implying gas is necessary). They add: "Physics. It's against physics. Fine. Absolutely. Physics don't allow do it." They emphasize evaluating energy mix changes in the context of "jewels of energy," noting the world still needs to progress and must build infrastructure—steel, cement, fuels. The challenge is how to change the energy mix while also building data centers and consuming more energy. They describe the current problem as "single threaded with the gas fired power plant, maybe a little bit of nuclear. Nuclear? Renewable remain in the mix, cannot bring the amount of jewels we need to produce this infrastructure which is required in the world."

Nuclear power is a topic that is often avoided due to its devastating nature. There are two words associated with it, one being the obvious "nuclear," and the other being a word that should never be mentioned. I once made the mistake of saying it, realizing how terrible it was. However, now it seems that the nuclear word is being mentioned every single day.

There is a significant effort by the Trump administration to reverse current energy policies, which could negatively impact the economy but benefit China in the clean energy competition. China plans to build 100 new coal plants and 10 nuclear plants this year, indicating that the focus is not solely on clean energy. I support the construction of more nuclear plants, but it's important to note that the Inflation Reduction Act's projected spending is excessively high according to the CBO.

The French government is in a battle with Germany over their differing energy models. France relies on nuclear power, while Germany promotes intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, coupled with gas and coal. France wants nuclear power to be included in the EU's renewable energy objectives, but Germany is actively discriminating against it. German-funded foundations and NGOs are working to undermine the French nuclear industry. France has been slow to recognize Germany's determination, but recently formed an alliance with 16 countries to promote nuclear power in Europe. However, there is still a lack of understanding in France about the ongoing energy war between the two countries.

Germany needs Russian gas, but the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up. The US is suspected. Instead of exporting gas to Europe, keep it in the US for manufacturing and industrial growth. Exporting gas raises costs and harms local communities. The US should prioritize domestic industry to create jobs and rebuild the economy.

Wir haben einen europäischen Binnenmarkt, in dem Strom über Grenzen fließt, wo es günstiger ist. Deutschland importiert zwei Prozent seines Stroms, hauptsächlich aus skandinavischen Ländern, wobei 25 Prozent davon Atomstrom aus Frankreich stammt. Diese Abhängigkeit ist minimal, da wir große Kapazitäten fossiler Kraftwerke haben, die nicht genutzt werden. Die niedrige Kohleverstromung liegt an der reduzierten Nachfrage. Die Strategie, erneuerbare Energien zu fördern und fossile Brennstoffe schrittweise durch Wasserstoff zu ersetzen, funktioniert. Frankreichs EDF subventioniert Strompreise, hat jedoch hohe Schulden und muss viele Atomkraftwerke renovieren, was teuer ist. Neue Atomkraftwerke in England sind ebenfalls extrem kostspielig. Ökonomisch ist die Situation fragwürdig, da der französische Staat für EDF haftet und Deutschland einen Ausgleichsmechanismus fordern sollte. --- We have a European internal market where electricity flows across borders to where it's cheaper. Germany imports two percent of its electricity, mainly from Scandinavian countries, with 25 percent coming from French nuclear power. This dependency is minimal, as we have large fossil fuel capacities that are underutilized. Low coal generation is due to reduced demand. The strategy of promoting renewables and gradually replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen is working. France's EDF subsidizes electricity prices but has high debts and must renovate many nuclear plants, which is costly. New nuclear plants in England are also extremely expensive. Economically, the situation is questionable, as the French state guarantees EDF, and Germany should demand a compensation mechanism.

Europeans were buying more Russian oil and gas than they were giving in aid to Ukraine, essentially funding both sides of the war. Germany will become totally dependent on Russian energy if it does not immediately change course. It's very sad that Germany makes massive oil and gas deals with Russia, paying billions of dollars a year to them. Many countries make pipeline deals with Russia, paying billions into their coffers while we're supposed to protect them against Russia. The former chancellor of Germany even heads the pipeline company supplying the gas. Germany will have almost 70% of their country controlled by Russia with natural gas. Germany is a captive of Russia because they get so much of their energy from them. They got rid of their coal plants and nuclear. NATO needs to address this.

We are not in trouble because of a lack of energy or amateurs. We need to talk about things. These people are great, but they are inexperienced. Macron has been here for 6 years and didn't think about all this before. We are dependent now, whereas France used to be a leader in electricity. We had the strongest nuclear potential in the world and could export electricity. But now we are begging because we followed Germany's lead. This is not Europe, it's German Europe. The Franco-German relationship is a disaster for France. We need to break free from this imperialism.

Nuclear energy often faces fear and misunderstanding, but it is one of the safest forms of electricity generation. When comparing injuries and deaths from nuclear power to other energy sources, like coal mining, nuclear is significantly safer. The negative perception stems from past incidents, such as Fukushima and Chernobyl, which have led to a branding problem for nuclear energy. Despite these events, the actual risks are often exaggerated. For instance, after Fukushima, concerns about radiation reaching California were unfounded. Cities like Hiroshima and Nagasaki have recovered and thrived after their bombings. Overall, nuclear energy deserves reconsideration as a viable and safe energy source.

Nuclear energy often faces fear and misunderstanding, but it is one of the safest forms of electricity generation. When comparing injuries and deaths from nuclear power to other energy sources, such as coal mining, nuclear is significantly safer. However, strict regulations hinder its development. The negative branding associated with nuclear energy, stemming from incidents like Fukushima and Chernobyl, contributes to public fear. Despite these events, the reality is that areas affected by nuclear incidents can recover and thrive again, as seen in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Overall, nuclear energy deserves a reconsideration and better branding to reflect its safety and potential.

Nuclear energy is non-polluting, cheaper, and secure. However, France has gradually abandoned it due to ideology, cowardice, and incompetence. This decision has led to half of the reactors being shut down, the closure of Fessenheim, and a lack of investment in nuclear power. As a result, we now face restrictions, shortages, and price increases. The decline of nuclear power in France reflects the poor choices made by our leaders. Like education, healthcare, justice, and the police, anything touched by the government is deficient or on the verge of collapse. This country is declassified, deindustrialized, and lacking in substance. The younger generation feels a mix of discomfort, anger, and sadness. In short, France is like a slowly sinking Titanic, unless someone takes action.

Due to the destruction and limited availability of our nuclear reactors, we are now forced to import a significant amount of electricity from Germany, specifically coal-based electricity. This has negatively impacted our industrial competitiveness, trade deficit, and energy sovereignty. I urge President Macron to take action and call on intelligence authorities to investigate the actions of this organization. Additionally, our police and justice system should investigate the presence of these lobbyists within our institutions. The Astrid project, which aimed to promote nuclear energy in France, was abandoned despite already spending 1.6 billion euros. Bill Gates has taken over the project, receiving billions of dollars from the US Department of Energy to develop a fast neutron reactor that can consume nuclear waste. This technology could have provided 1,000 to 2,000 years of energy sovereignty and was far more powerful than current nuclear plants.

We must permanently shut down the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to counter Putin's aggression. This pipeline poses a significant threat and is seen as a tool for energy blackmail. There is still time to halt its progress, but action is needed urgently. Stopping Nord Stream 2 is crucial for peace and security. Germany should cancel the project, and we must utilize all available tools to prevent its completion. If Russia invades Ukraine, Nord Stream 2 will not proceed. Recent damage to the pipeline has been attributed to sabotage, with misinformation being spread by Russia. It's essential to end Nord Stream 2 now and ensure it does not become operational.

**German Summary:** Seit der Abschaltung der letzten drei Kernkraftwerke importiert Deutschland Strom, da die Eigenversorgung nicht mehr gewährleistet ist. Erneuerbare Energien decken nachts oft nur ein Viertel des Bedarfs, was zu Importen führt. Tagsüber, bei starker Sonneneinstrahlung, exportiert Deutschland überschüssigen Photovoltaikstrom teils zu negativen Preisen. Nachts muss teurer Strom importiert werden, was zu hohen Strompreisen führt. Dies führt zu einer Situation, in der tagsüber billiger Strom exportiert und nachts teuer importiert wird. Die deutsche Energiewende ist kein Vorbild, da sie auf Importe aus Ländern mit stabiler Stromversorgung angewiesen ist. **English Translation:** Since the shutdown of the last three nuclear power plants, Germany has been importing electricity because it can no longer guarantee its own supply. Renewable energies often only cover a quarter of the demand at night, leading to imports. During the day, with strong sunlight, Germany exports surplus photovoltaic electricity, sometimes at negative prices. At night, expensive electricity has to be imported, which leads to high electricity prices. This leads to a situation in which cheap electricity is exported during the day and expensive electricity is imported at night. The German energy transition is not a role model, as it relies on imports from countries with a stable power supply.

Energieformen wie Kernenergie werden diskutiert, aber Deutschland bleibt anti-Atomkraft. Importe von Strom aus dem Ausland, darunter Atomstrom aus Frankreich, machen nur einen kleinen Teil aus. Die Strategie besteht darin, günstige erneuerbare Energien zu nutzen und den Rest mit fossilen Kraftwerken zu ergänzen. Frankreich subventioniert seine Strompreise, aber die Renovierung von Atomkraftwerken ist teuer. Die wirtschaftliche Machbarkeit von Atomkraft wird angezweifelt. Translation: Energy forms like nuclear power are discussed, but Germany remains anti-nuclear. Imports of electricity from abroad, including nuclear power from France, make up only a small part. The strategy is to use cheap renewable energies and complement the rest with fossil power plants. France subsidizes its electricity prices, but the renovation of nuclear power plants is expensive. The economic feasibility of nuclear power is doubted.

- The speaker discusses a potential connection between electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and diabetes, noting that there has been a slight increase in diabetes rates associated with the rapid expansion of cellular towers, such as after Bill Clinton’s policy changes. - They acknowledge that EMR is not claimed to be the sole cause of diabetes, but suggest that historical data and curves make it tempting to believe EMR could be a significant factor. - The speaker points out that the topic has been present in scientific literature since at least 1931, and asserts that conventional medicine would push back against this viewpoint, with medical education focused on sugar and other factors. - They emphasize that they are not naive and do not claim EMR is the only cause; rather, the implication is that EMR could contribute to diabetes risk. - The argument culminates in a warning: if power systems and telecommunications infrastructure are not designed more carefully, there will be health and national budget costs, implying broader consequences for public health and economic burden.

The French government is facing a technical issue with the number of nuclear power plants being shut down for maintenance, which threatens electricity production this winter. The government is holding secret meetings to prepare for the worst and is even considering bypassing nuclear regulations to ensure production. However, the problem is not just technical but also political. The lack of funding for building renovations and the neglect of old nuclear plants are political decisions that have contributed to the crisis. The government has been aware of the situation for eight years but has done nothing to address it. The energy deficit can be compensated by finding money, possibly from companies that have profited during the crisis. Other European countries have taxed energy companies' super profits, so why not France? Instead, the government is preparing for rationing and planning to lower electricity taxes using dividends from EDF, a company on the verge of bankruptcy that relies on billions of capital injections from the French government.

Crooked Joe Biden and the Democrats want to shut down all US coal plants, despite the lessons learned in Germany and other places. Meanwhile, China is rapidly building one large coal plant per week. This is concerning because it seems like the USA is heading towards self-destruction. We must prevent this from happening by eliminating the Green News scam, which is a total fraud and is detrimental to our country.

I appreciate the Repetor's well-informed and researched draft report on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). SMRs are a quick, safe, and economical way to bring existing nuclear technologies to the market. The IPCC and the International Energy Agency also support the inclusion of large reactors and SMRs in the energy mix of the 2030s. However, the current EU regulatory framework creates an unfair advantage for renewable energy, excluding nuclear energy from benefits like subsidies and grid access. I propose a level playing field for all forms of low carbon energy, including nuclear, to ensure energy security, independence, and decarbonization. Nuclear power plants are clean, reliable, and affordable, making them crucial for addressing carbon emissions, clean air, land preservation, poverty alleviation, and energy security. Let's make the wise choice. Thank you.

One country that concerns me is Germany. Historically, in the early 20th century, Germany went to war against the world, which was unexpected and surprisingly close. About 30 years later, Germany chose to go to war again, this time with a notorious leader at the helm. You would think the world would respond by saying to Germany, "You can’t keep attacking the world and expect to remain a country."

Due to the destruction and limited availability of our nuclear reactors, we are now forced to import a significant amount of electricity from German coal, which negatively impacts our industrial competitiveness, trade deficit, and energy sovereignty. I urge President Macron to take action and call on intelligence authorities to investigate the actions of this organization. Additionally, I ask the French police and justice system to look into the presence of these lobbies within our institutions. The Astrid project, which aimed to promote nuclear energy in France, was abandoned under pressure from Germany. It is worth noting that the anti-nuclear lobby and the wind turbine lobby are one and the same. Despite having already spent 1.6 billion euros on Astrid, the project was canceled by Emmanuel Macron, only to be taken up by Bill Gates, who received billions of dollars from the US Department of Energy to develop a fast neutron reactor capable of consuming nuclear waste. This technology, which we were 30 years ahead in, could have provided 1,000 to 2,000 years of energy sovereignty and had a power output 100 times greater than current nuclear power plants.

The transcript argues that if emissions reduction were the real goal, nuclear energy would dominate the market today. It contends that nuclear is the safest energy source per unit of power produced, and it has the lowest life cycle CO2 emissions, being lower than coal, gas, and even wind and solar. It also asserts that nuclear plants operate at a high capacity factor, running 93% of the time, and claims that wind and solar do not approach that level of reliability. Additionally, the speaker provides a comparative land-use claim: a one gigawatt nuclear plant fits on about one square mile and powers 750,000 homes, whereas wind and solar require vastly more land, materials, and backup batteries for the same amount of power. Based on these points, the speaker argues that, if climate alarmism were serious, the answer would be nuclear, and that the rest is merely theater. Specific points highlighted include: - Nuclear is the safest energy source per unit of power produced. - Nuclear has the lowest life cycle CO2 emissions, lower than coal, gas, wind, and solar. - Nuclear runs 93% of the time, implying a higher reliability or capacity factor compared to wind and solar, which are described as not coming anywhere near that level. - Land-use efficiency is cited in favor of nuclear: a 1 GW plant on about one square mile powering 750,000 homes. - In contrast, wind and solar are said to require vastly more land, materials, and backup batteries for the same power output. - The overarching claim is that, for climate goals, nuclear should be the primary answer; the remainder is characterized as theater. In sum, the speaker presents nuclear energy as superior in safety, emissions, reliability, and land-use efficiency relative to wind and solar, positing nuclear as the logically preferred solution for emissions reduction and energy provision if climate discussions were sincere.

In France, there are anti-nuclear organizations that question the benefits of nuclear power. However, it is clear that Germany is the main beneficiary of this situation. France had a significant economic advantage with its nuclear power, as it provided cheap electricity and a strong industrial sector. Nuclear power is stable and the cost of fuel is minimal compared to the overall production cost. The cost of construction, fuel cycle, including disposal, and decommissioning of nuclear plants are already included in the price of electricity. Despite this, French electricity remains the cheapest in Europe, about half the price of other countries.