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The fact that such a huge portion of electricity comes from coal is a much bigger problem than all the commuter cars on the road combined. Switching all those p
by lukifer 16y ago
The fact that such a huge portion of electricity comes from coal is a much bigger problem than all the commuter cars on the road combined. Switching all those power plants over to nuclear makes sense environmentally, politically, and financially.
- Zak 16y agoUnfortunately, not politically. Large portions of the general public are still afraid of nuclear power plants. They often like the idea in principle, but don't want to live anywhere near one, and will fight tooth and nail to prevent them from being constructed near their cities.
- lukifer 16y agoEr, my bad; I was thinking of terms of international policy, "politically" was the wrong word choice. Public opinion has been shifting in favor of (or, less opposed to) widespread nuclear power, but not nearly fast enough to make it a reality.