{"id":2087996,"date":"2023-11-02T13:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-says-its-time-for-us-to-return-to-nuclear-energy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T13:13:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:13:30","slug":"vivek-ramaswamy-says-its-time-for-us-to-return-to-nuclear-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-says-its-time-for-us-to-return-to-nuclear-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivek Ramaswamy urges US to embrace nuclear energy again."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvivek-ramaswamy-says-its-time-for-us-to-return-to-nuclear-energy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087996&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Vivek Ramaswamy\u2062 Calls for a Return to Nuclear Power<\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>    \u2064In a passionate speech delivered to\u2062 a New Hampshire audience, GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a\u200c compelling case for embracing nuclear power as a solution to America&#8217;s\u2063 dependence on fossil fuels and oil-rich countries in the Middle East. Ramaswamy argued that \u200bnuclear energy is one of the \u200b&#8221;greatest forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-says-its-time-for-us-to-return-to-nuclear-energy\/\" title=\"Vivek Ramaswamy urges US to embrace nuclear energy again.\">carbon-free energy products<\/a>&#8221; and criticized climate change activists for opposing its use, calling their stance hypocritical.<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>      \u200d &#8220;I \u200bdo think it is hypocritical that many of the opponents of fossil\u2063 fuels are also the\u200d biggest opponents of nuclear\u2064 energy,&#8221; Mr. Ramaswamy said.<br \/>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ramaswamy-unsure-about-participating-in-third-debate-5514343?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Ramaswamy \u2064Unsure About Participating \u200bin Third Debate<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/20\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ramaswamy-unsure-about-participating-in-third-debate-5514343?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ramaswamy-accuses-gop-of-silencing-debate-on-israel-5513653?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Ramaswamy Accuses GOP of Silencing Debate on Israel<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/19\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ramaswamy-accuses-gop-of-silencing-debate-on-israel-5513653?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>    During a debate with California\u2064 Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, Ramaswamy raised\u200c the topic of nuclear power. The debate, \u2064moderated by Boston Globe political \u200creporter \u200dJames Pindell, was a \u2062unique\u200b event that focused solely on Ramaswamy&#8217;s views. With the third GOP debate approaching, Ramaswamy hoped to\u2063 gain momentum in the \u200cpolls, as his popularity \u200dhad declined in \u200drecent months.<br \/>\n \u200d<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>    \u200b   Ramaswamy emphasized\u2063 that China has taken \u2062the lead in \u2062constructing new nuclear power plants while the United States continues to \u200bdecommission its reactors. He argued that embracing \u2062nuclear energy could help prevent a potential World War III, \u200dciting U.S.-led \u2062nuclear technology talks with Saudi Arabia as a catalyst for the \u2062Israel-Hamas war. Ramaswamy\u200b criticized \u2063the United States for interfering in the \u2062Middle East and leaving behind a mess.<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>    \u2063 \u2064 In response, \u2064Khanna expressed openness to promoting nuclear energy \u200cbut believed it\u2062 was important for America to maintain\u2063 alliances with\u200d the \u2062Middle East for access to oil \u2064reserves. The two candidates also clashed on economic policies, with Khanna advocating for repealing\u2064 Republican tax cuts and Ramaswamy calling for de-federalizing the government\u2064 to increase accountability.<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>    \u200d   Ramaswamy&#8217;s vision for the government includes \u2063cutting the federal workforce by up to\u2062 75 percent and eliminating federal agencies like the U.S. Department of Education.\u200d Khanna argued against \u200csuch cuts, highlighting the importance of federal tax dollars\u2063 in supporting\u200b education and\u200c job programs for American children.<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p>    As the United States continues to decommission nuclear reactors, other countries \u200blike France \u2064heavily rely on nuclear power for electricity \u200dgeneration.\u200d Ramaswamy urged the \u2064United States to reconsider its stance on nuclear\u200b energy and embrace it as a viable solution to reduce \u2064dependency on fossil fuels and\u200d mitigate\u2062 climate change.<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How have advancements in technology and safety protocols addressed concerns over the safety and waste disposal of \u200cnuclear power?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sion for America&#8217;s energy future. Ramaswamy highlighted the\u2063 potential of nuclear power to provide a sustainable \u2062and reliable source of \u2062energy while \u2062reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Nuclear power has long been a controversial topic, with concerns \u200dover safety and waste disposal. However, \u2063Ramaswamy argued that \u200cadvancements in technology \u200band safety protocols have addressed these concerns. He emphasized\u200d that nuclear power plants\u2064 today\u200d are designed with multiple layers of safety measures to prevent accidents and minimize the impact \u200cof\u200c any unforeseen events.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s call for a return \u2062to nuclear power is driven by several key factors. Firstly, he pointed out that \u2062nuclear energy does not\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-heckled-and-chased-off-stage-by-liberal-protesters\/\" title=\"Buttigieg harassed and forced off stage by left-wing demonstrators.\">produce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>, unlike fossil fuels such\u2064 as coal and natural\u200d gas. In an era \u200cof increasing\u2062 awareness and \u2063urgency regarding climate change,\u2064 transitioning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lots-of-energy-at-second-republican-presidential-debate-but-little-debate-about-energy\/\" title=\"High energy, low energy debate on energy at second GOP debate.\">carbon-free energy sources<\/a> is crucial. By embracing nuclear\u200c power, the United States can significantly reduce its \u200bcarbon footprint and \u2063contribute\u2062 to global efforts to combat climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Ramaswamy highlighted the issue of \u200bAmerica&#8217;s\u2064 dependence on oil-rich countries\u2062 in\u200b the Middle East. By relying on\u200b these countries for oil, the United States is not only subject to geopolitical tensions but also perpetuates a cycle of instability and conflicts in the region. Nuclear power provides an alternative, domestically\u2063 sourced energy solution\u200d that can alleviate\u200d the country&#8217;s dependence on foreign oil.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ramaswamy acknowledged\u2062 the concerns surrounding\u200b nuclear power, particularly\u200b the \u2063issue of radioactive\u2063 waste disposal.\u2062 He stressed the \u2062need for continued\u200b research and investment in\u2062 innovative\u200c solutions for safely managing \u200band disposing of nuclear waste. Additionally, he\u2063 called for increased transparency and public \u2062engagement in the decision-making process concerning nuclear power plants to address any potential safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bhis speech, Ramaswamy also criticized\u2062 climate change activists who oppose nuclear power while advocating for renewable energy sources such \u2062as wind \u2062and solar. He argued \u2062that such opposition is hypocritical, as nuclear\u2062 power\u200d has the potential to provide \u200ca baseload \u2062power\u200b source that is essential\u200d for a reliable and resilient energy grid. While renewables play an important\u200d role, \u200dthey currently lack the capacity to meet the \u2062energy demands of a growing\u2064 population and \u200dindustrial sector.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s passionate \u200dplea for a\u200d return\u2063 to nuclear \u200dpower \u2062resonated with the audience in \u2063New Hampshire. \u2062His call for embracing nuclear energy as a significant \u2062part \u200dof the \u200bsolution to America&#8217;s energy challenges highlights the need\u200b to have\u2064 a \u2062diversified energy portfolio that\u2064 includes both renewables and\u200d nuclear power.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200d the debate \u2064around \u200cAmerica&#8217;s energy future continues, \u200cit \u200bis crucial to consider all available\u2062 options. Nuclear power, with its potential\u2064 to provide clean, reliable, and domestically sourced energy, should be at the forefront of the conversation. It is up to policymakers, industry leaders, and the public to carefully evaluate and weigh the benefits \u200dand\u200c risks of nuclear power. Only through\u200b informed decisions can the United States pave the way\u200d towards a sustainable \u200band secure energy\u200d future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vivek Ramaswamy urges America to embrace nuclear power to decrease reliance on fossil fuels and Middle Eastern oil. 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