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by Magnin 5293 days ago
Here Here!

Why? 1) Lower Barrier to building Nuclear reactors (No Not-in-my-backyard in China) 2) Government fast-mover advantage. China's government can ram through approvals in a year for what would take a decade in the USA. 3) Highest DEMAND. Energy consumption is SKYROCKETING in China. 4) biggest environmental benefit- shift coal burning heaters to electric, reducing pollution. 5) Stabilize region energy competition. The more renewable/sustainable energy available, the less likely they are to conflict over resources with neighbors or the global market.