Ahab McBathsalts said:

I like wind.

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DividedQuantum said:

I think the best source of energy is not an alternative, but nuclear. Nuclear power generation produces no carbon emissions, is very feasible, produces as waste only low-level products that can easily and safely be dealt with, and is hugely efficient. Despite Fukushima, which was mismanaged and an generated an avoidable meltdown, it can be done safely and properly if done right. I think the biggest aversion to it for the masses is fear of the word "nuclear," which frightens people. This is by far the best way to make the power grid "green."

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There is not that much of it. All of the used fuel ever produced by the commercial nuclear industry since the late 1950s would cover a football field to a depth of less than 10 yards. That might seem like a lot, but coal plants generate that same amount of waste every hour.

The U.S. nuclear energy industry has safely transported used fuel without any harmful release of radioactivity, injuries or environmental damage. In fact, after 7,000 shipments total of used fuel by the worldwide nuclear industry since 1970, there have been no leaks of radioactive material or personal injuries.


https://www.nei.org/fundamentals/nuclear-waste

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Brian Jones said:

Thankfully coal is coming closer to being a dead industry every year. The availability and low price of natural gas is the biggest reason.

The biggest barriers to alternative energy sources is oil money lobbying against it.

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