Nuclear energy

Sir, – We should not delude ourselves that nuclear energy is “green”. It is carbon-free except for the mining and processing of the uranium fuel.

It is not renewable, and it leaves a toxic waste that lasts for millennia.

It may be acceptable as a short-term measure to aid electric power supplies but should not be seen as a long-term solution in the fight against climate change.

Tidal, wave power as well as solar and wind energy should be our long-term goals.

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– Yours, etc,

DAVID J WALSH,

Delgany, Co Wicklow.