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I think the challenge is the “fast acting” vs “slow acting” consequences of our energy choices. Coal and Gas fired generating facilities have long term conseque
by thinkingkong 7y ago
I think the challenge is the “fast acting” vs “slow acting” consequences of our energy choices. Coal and Gas fired generating facilities have long term consequences but a picture of 1000s of people affected with cancer doesnt have the same impact.
- AlanSE 7y agoGas fired plants cause cancer?
- javagram 7y agoGas-fired plants cause global warming.
- NeutronStar 7y agoThe particulates they emit is cancerous.
- gnode 7y agoNatural gas exhaust still has some particulates, carcinogens, and radioactive components, but is generally much cleaner than coal. Because it's in the gas / liquefied phase, the most harmful components of raw natural gas (sulphur and heavy metal compounds) can be largely processed out before burning. With coal, these have to be scrubbed from the exhaust, which is more difficult and usually less thorough.
- DennisP 7y agoDam failures are pretty fast acting, but people aren't afraid of dams.
- TremendousJudge 7y agoEverybody understands (or think they understand, anyway) water flow and dams. Very few people understand radiation