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Environment & Energy

DemocracyForever

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1. No question that Africa has been neglected and badly damaged by colonialism

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 01:18 PM

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but nuclear power is not Africa's savior. Nuclear power is much too expensive and toxic nuclear waste presents too great of a risk. There are far less costly and less toxic forms of renewable energy that are the far better option. This is what needs to be fully funded to help Africa transition away from the poisonous fossil fuels.

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No question that Africa has been neglected and badly damaged by colonialism DemocracyForever Yesterday #1

Renewable energy is increasing the cost of electricity in California... hunter 18 hrs ago #2

That's completely false DemocracyForever 1 hr ago #3