German nuke plants

A number of European countries led by Germany have decided to phase out nuclear power. The three objections are listed as follows. Barriers to and risks associated with an increasing use of nuclear energy include operational risks and the associated safety concerns, uranium mining risks, financial and regulatory risks, unresolved waste management issues, nuclear weapons proliferation concerns, and adverse public opinion. Apr 26, 2021. These all relate to uranium plants and not thorium plants. Thorium plants cannot melt down and stop operating when power is lost. There are no mining risk with thorium since it is found everywhere and easily extracted. There is minimal problems with waste products and thorium plants can use up stored waste from uranium plants. Finally thorium plants cannot produce bomb material.