Briefly, Where Does Nuclear Energy Stand?
A colleague in the pro-nuke camp writes to the group: Unfortunately, another horrible opinion piece, from Gregory Jazco, former NRC Chairman. Please comment!
Wilco. Those of us that understand the urgency of creating a low-carbon energy future see the need to understand the potential contribution of nuclear power. To that end, it’s a good idea to review an occasional article on the subject, like one linked above from the former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, outlining the practicalities associated with the further expansion of nuclear facilities. (more…)
Many of you are making an effort to keep yourselves abreast of the unfolding chain of information associated with the fossil fuel industry’s attempts to suppress the truth surrounding climate change. To that end, you should be keeping track of work emanating from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). In particular, here’s the beginning of their report called:
Science fiction legend Arthur C. Clark would have turned 98 today.
Mass production of electric cars throughout the world gives way to innovative concepts in the fields of green energy and sustainable design. Having said that, we are still far from achieving low greenhouse-gas emission standards. In countries as California, which gets most of its power from green sources, the use of electric vehicles is highly beneficial to the environment.
