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12. We can avoid some of the long term solution problem by adopting other alternative sources. imho nt

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Wind power is poised to kick nuclear’s ass [View all] marmar Mar 2013 OP

Nearly 20% of the electricity generated in the US is from nuclear. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #1

........ marmar Mar 2013 #2

I am a huge supporter of wind energy, but the mindset has to change. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #3

I'm sorry but my mindset will not change in regard to nuclear power. snappyturtle Mar 2013 #5

The waste is a big issue for me, and a source of enormous irritation at the US "environementalists" Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #7

We can avoid some of the long term solution problem by adopting other alternative sources. imho nt snappyturtle Mar 2013 #12

The waste already exists, but opponents Jenoch Mar 2013 #17

Yikes... I agree... that storage situation makes it clear that Nuclear Power is not sustainable midnight Mar 2013 #45

Even if we were to shut down Jenoch Mar 2013 #53

And in the 15,000 years of operational experience of all of the nuclear plants worldwide combined AtheistCrusader Mar 2013 #22

and the lawsuits regarding nuclear waste are just beginning, so the tab is bound to rise magical thyme Mar 2013 #10

This is all Harry Reid's fault. UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2013 #14

Do you see this as a good thing? Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #15

it is reality. nuclear wastes require safe storage for a long, long time magical thyme Mar 2013 #19

The government has to pay, but it is not their fault. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #21

The government agreed to take the waste as part of the original deal, so yes it is their fault magical thyme Mar 2013 #23

If several environmental lobbies, Las Vegas, and Nevada had not made Bush cave, ... Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #27

Why isn't Nevada willing to let us dump on them? RobertEarl Mar 2013 #48

It goes way beyond Nevada. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #49

Nuclear waste is nothing to be concerned about? RobertEarl Mar 2013 #52

And where, oh where should we store all the waste generated by wind power...it has a half-life.... Tikki Mar 2013 #8

I suppose you oppose Yucca Mountain. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #11

The whole environmental movement is based on "ignorance and unfounded fear"? UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2013 #16

Were those my words? Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #20

Words. Discuss. RobertEarl Mar 2013 #33

I spend far too much time at DU explaining that someone's hyperbole is ... hyperbole. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #35

So, you are not an environmentalist? RobertEarl Mar 2013 #36

Do you have any rhetorical tools other than hyperbole? Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #37

Wait, hold on a minute longer RobertEarl Mar 2013 #38

I gave them already. Now you're just being annoying. Goodbye. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #40

Hope you learned a lesson here. RobertEarl Mar 2013 #43

To both of you... xtraxritical Mar 2013 #26

I have no problem with nuclear Cosmocat Mar 2013 #18

Cost is another problem RobertEarl Mar 2013 #42

How many billions were spent on new nuclear power in 2012, without a single new megawatt going onlin AtheistCrusader Mar 2013 #25

Meh. You're not from Chernobyl or Fukushima, I take it? Zorra Mar 2013 #28

Not a very informed opinion, but it's your right to state it. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #30

Maybe we just have different priorities in assessing the efficiency and value of energy systems. Zorra Mar 2013 #34

Good news on the solar front too, as costs are dropping Coyotl Mar 2013 #4

Need a way to store electricity not being used and that's it, nuke power is done uponit7771 Mar 2013 #6

I spoke to one engineer who said that water was the way to store it... mainer Mar 2013 #29

That's where pluggable hybrid and electric cars can help. kestrel91316 Mar 2013 #32

The 24/7/35 molten salt solar plants help to address this issue by constantly generating, Egalitarian Thug Mar 2013 #50

let it be... we have invested. looking for a hefty return. sigh.... nt seabeyond Mar 2013 #9

now if only solar can kick coal's ass! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #13

Not possible, without nuclear power there would be no wind snooper2 Mar 2013 #24

NNadir must be completely apoplectic at this news. kestrel91316 Mar 2013 #31

Important post malaise Mar 2013 #39

This blows! Remmah2 Mar 2013 #41

K&R This is good news.. I'm sorry that the nuclear industry feels this is unfair... midnight Mar 2013 #44

Conservation!! Chuuku Davis Mar 2013 #46

Why does it have to be a competition? blogslut Mar 2013 #47

We're already doing that you know Benton D Struckcheon Mar 2013 #51