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By: Chris Tindal » Arguments Against Nuclear Power

Chris Tindal » Arguments Against Nuclear Power — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:03:26 +0000

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By: energy conservation

energy conservation — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:14:00 +0000

You might want to have a look at this article about Dwight Duncan and how he says citizens are happy with higher electricity prices!

By: Rein Petersen

Rein Petersen — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:10:00 +0000

Nuclear fusion (ie. the power of the sun) is on the horizon - lots of news about it...

googlenews ?nuclear fusion

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:58:00 +0000

I'm still in the middle on this issue. I understand the obvious downsides to nuclear, but at the same time, I can't realistically see how we're going to ween ourselves from coal fired plants to wind and solar anytime in the near future. If we can use nuclear as an intermediate step, it may turn out to be the lesser of various evils, and get us from coal to renewables over the next few decades without continuing to pump C02 into the atmosphere.

Higher energy costs may also be the incentive many people/businesses need to finally get serious about conservation: appealing to someone's ethics often won't get you as far as hitting their wallet. Sad but true.

It's interesting to note that many greens (including a founder of Greenpeace) are backing away from the default anti-nuclear stance.

By: jodi brown

jodi brown — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:54:00 +0000

The would you rather site brought me great joy. Thanks for the link.

By: Matt Ross

Matt Ross — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 17:12:00 +0000

Wow, all it takes is one little e-mail from me? I am honoured at the power you have bestowed on me.

Excellent post though, really effective breakdown of flaws in the nuclear model.

What is especially troubling to me is the lack of debate. It seems to be a hallmark of the provincial Liberals lately. Major policy decisions such as energy strategy and increasing terms for City Councillors happen without debate. But he is happy to come out and talk forever on how Ottawa is not giving us enough cash.

By: Steve Salt

Steve Salt — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:23:00 +0000

This is a fantastic breakdown of why we should not go nuclear. It is a shame that the public can have their arm twisted by a pretty poster and tv ad campaign showing clouds, trees and the word “clean”. But what can we do at this point?