[plextoria]

This is the best explanation I’ve heard so far about Germany’s position on nuclear. It is based much more on emotions than on rational arguments.

[dorgo]

Not that there is a lack of rational arguments against nuclear... But climate change may overrule them all.

[pydry]

Or would, if solar and wind werent 5x cheaper per unit of power and 2x cheaper when combined with pumped storage.

[raxxorraxor]

Part of it is emotional, but so is the argument for it. It is simply too expensive compared to other forms of energy generation. And yes, you still have the waste.