2 ms·
We also need to electrify everything that can be, and use fuel cells for what can not. The capital issue really is political, as not doing it will cost way mor
by kergonath 5y ago
We also need to electrify everything that can be, and use fuel cells for what can not.
The capital issue really is political, as not doing it will cost way more in the long run. Pricing adequately carbon emissions would be a first step.
Nuclear plants don’t need rare materials, and the waste in current designs cannot be used in a nuclear bomb (well, they could be used in a dirty bomb, but then there are loads of cheap as chips chemicals that are much better for this use).
It is true that it is too late now to rely only on that. We still need all the tools we have, and we should build as much reactors as we can, and as much wind turbines (and solar panels where it makes sense) as we can. We are not in a situation where we can prioritise one or the other, otherwise we end up with gas and coal, like in Germany.