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George Monbiot on Nuclear Crisis
Posted: 16 Mar 2011, 17:36
by Aurora
The Guardian - 16/03/11
Nuclear power remains far safer than coal. The awful events in Fukushima must not spook governments considering atomic energy, as no new plant will ever be built in a fault zone.
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Posted: 16 Mar 2011, 17:50
by emordnilap
I have not gone nuclear. But, as long as the following four conditions are met, I will no longer oppose atomic energy.
1. Its total emissions – from mine to dump – are taken into account, and demonstrate that it is a genuinely low-carbon option
Reminds me of another recent thread...
Posted: 17 Mar 2011, 03:03
by kenneal - lagger
George believes that growth and our present economic model can continue and will find a way so to do. He told me so, in answer to a question, at the AECB AGM at CAT last October. That colours his judgement somewhat.