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The Future Of Clean, Limitless Energy
A “Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough:” On Dec. 5, 2022, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory in California conducted a fusion reaction and succeeded in releasing more energy than was used to initiate the reaction. As the Forbes article notes, “The net … Continue reading
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Climate Anxiety
A recent article at Euronews titled: Climate anxiety as global study reveals three-in-four young people think ‘the future is frightening’ should be frightening to all, regardless of your position on the extent to which a warming planet will lead to … Continue reading
Course Correction
Welcome Back! In the past, many of the posts on this blog focused on the expansion of industrial wind in West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. We knew stopping IW’s destruction would be an uphill battle – literally – but we … Continue reading
Two options for baseload electricity: fossil fuels and nuclear power
If you have only time to read one article today, you might consider this one: Iowa roots: James Hansen speaks truth to power Readers might recall Mr. Hansen joining three other distinguished scientists (Dr. Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist, Department of Global … Continue reading
Thorium reactors – worth another peek?
Well, talk about coincidence! In a post a couple of days ago I mentioned Thorium reactors as a possible nuclear energy alternative. I linked a video, embedded below for your convenience, which discusses the potential for Thorium Molten-Salt Reactors as … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Molten salt reactor, nuclear power, Nuclear reactor, Thorium, Uranium
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Industrial wind and the PTC – Permanent Tin Cup
Senator Lamar Alexander notes in his recent speech before the Senate that the production tax credit (PTC) sought by the heavily funded American Wind Energy Association lobby was initially intended to be a temporary tax break when it began in … Continue reading
USS John C. Stennis – modern technology at its finest!
As if we needed another example of why the push to industrial wind is such a fool’s errand: “Its two nuclear reactors generate enough power for a small city. The ship doesn’t have to refuel for another 22 years.” That’s … Continue reading
Market Watch: “It’s time to expose the myth that nuclear power is more costly than wind, solar and other renewables.”
“Nuclear Plants Produce Lower Cost Power Than Other Forms of New Clean Energy, Such as Wind and Solar, Says CEO (Don Gillispie) of Alternate Energy Holdings” A 45-year veteran of the nuclear industry, Gillispie has the experience and numbers to … Continue reading
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Tagged energy cost, Nuclear Energy, renewable energy cost
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President Putin in 2012? Bet your legacy on it!
Readers might recall a post from a couple of days ago when we quoted Vladimir Putin saying, “Nuclear energy only alternative to oil, gas.” Rejects other alternative energy approaches as “claptrap.” Well, he told the Valdai International Discussion Club that “nuclear … Continue reading
Putin: “Nuclear energy only alternative to oil, gas.” Rejects other alternative energy approaches as “claptrap.”
Seems our Russian friends have a renewable energy plan, and it’s interesting what it doesn’t emphasize. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated at the September 9 meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club that “nuclear energy is the only alternative … Continue reading
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