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Capitalist Speculators Drive the Dangerous Math Behind Nuclear Energy

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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Economic Impact of Uranium Prices on Nuclear Energy

The chapter explores the economic repercussions of rising uranium costs on countries reverting to nuclear power, alongside the broader shifts in global energy markets triggered by sanctions on Russia and the obstacles faced by Western nations. It discusses the surge in demand for uranium driven by existing nuclear energy facilities, the role of capitalist speculators investing in uranium, and debates the drawbacks of nuclear power, advocating for renewable energy sources.

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