SK is probably one of the safest provinces to have nuclear power as it has very minimal seismic activity. I hate that they are using this to drag the dead coal horse along though.
For a province dependant on agriculture in an age of climate change, it is definitely worth exploring the energy sector. It seems likely that AI’s energy demand will continue to rise for decades. If Sask can fill some of that demand, there will be a benefit to the economy.
On the “cons” side, the $7B investment comes from public money; i.e. taxpayers. And if the predictions of future demand do not pan out, the 1.7 million inhabitants of the province will be on the hook for the payments.
We always need more energy.
I’m happy, sure, but I was hoping for a thorium reactor.
Uplifting news.
Scott moe ain’t perfect, but lately, ive really liked him.
