Nuclear power is more than just an occasional plot device on The Simpsons. It's a source of energy that lights up our televisions and heats our microwaves. As we explore ways to harness alternative forms of energy, however, the future of nuclear power grows increasingly uncertain. Is nuclear power our best energy alternative, or is it time to pursue other options?
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Is Nuclear Power America's Best Energy Alternative?
Fascinating choice of opponents
The coal side's charts show that nuclear is cheaper! (Ignoring disposal of by-products, I presume.)
For anyone thinking about the "Peak Oil" topic and realizing that energy supply will HAVE to shift off oil and gas, the answer to "nuclear or coal OR something else" is "yes please, and how fast can we get it?" Y'all don't mention power-plant construction time. However, in that case the coal side doesn't get to say 240-something years of supply anymore, 'cos demand is about to multiply by a factor of 10. The nuclear side might mention fast breeder and pebble-bed reactors (and the time it takes to build them). FYI it's not too late to add an "Argument" about availability-here-and-now versus sustainability.
- HomoSapiensNotsomuch July 13, 2008 11:11PM
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