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Opponents champion for increased reliance on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal. They contend that these are safer and more environmentally friendly options. However, proponents argue that renewables alone cannot meet the entire country’s energy demands efficiently, given their intermittent nature.
The Cost of Nuclear and Energy Security
One argument in favor of reactivating the Bataan nuclear plant is economic efficiency. The cost of fuel—uranium—would be manageable; a single load could sustain the plant for 18 months. By comparison, importing an equivalent amount of coal for that same period might involve the cost of 50 ships, totaling approximately $800 million USD, with additional environmental costs in the form of carbon emissions.