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> Build enough renewables to replace all fossil fuels and then some Might work if you throw lots and lots of nuclear reactors into the mix. It's less dangerous
by loup-vaillant 7y ago
> Build enough renewables to replace all fossil fuels and then some
Might work if you throw lots and lots of nuclear reactors into the mix. It's less dangerous than most people think, and is most likely the most efficient way to amortise the energy shortage induced recession.
(Renewables still need massive investment, I'm just saying they likely won't be enough.)
- adrianN 7y agoThere are studies for Germany that show that just renewables can do it. I assume in other countries it's similar. I'm not opposed to nuclear, but building nuclear plants takes way too long. We have twenty years give or take to become carbon neutral, there doesn't seem to be enough time to fight the legal battles you have to win before you can even start building nuclear plants.
- Gibbon1 7y agoWind and Solar have something Nuclear doesn't have, ability of small players to enter the market, relentless decreases in capital costs, and low regulatory requirements. Which why they have traction and nuclear doesn't.