Not Lovins nukes 4

It's not news that Amory Lovins opposes the expansion of nuclear power (unlike Obama and McCain) -- it was gnawed over here at Grist quite a bit. But in case you'd like to hear, rather than read, his arguments against (which are largely economic), then Democracy Now! radio has it all for you here. There's a transcript, too, for you bibliophiles which simply insist on reading.

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  1. Karen Street Posted 7:10 am
    24 Jul 2008

    More Lovins comments on the NEI posts on his workI was looking forward to more Lovins response to the attack on his article:


    We will address Mr. Bradish's forthcoming posts on "nuclear and grid reliability" and "costs" as they appear.
    What happened?

    Karen Street

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  2. Charles Barton Posted 12:40 pm
    24 Jul 2008

    Lovins "chickened out"Karen, Amory Lovins was loosing the debate, and quite badly.  continuing the debate could only expose the multiple errors that lie at the heart of Lovins' thinking on nuclear power.  In addition to David Bradish other several other bloggers posted criticisms of various aspects of Lovins essay.  Bradish's last post on Lovens takes note of these other bloggers and provides links to some their critiques of Lovins.   Lovins facing a tsunami of criticism decided to take shelter at RMI, and in the uncritical Democracy Now! which does not provide opportunities for critical comments.  Lovins "chickened out".

    Charles Barton

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  3. Wolverine Posted 3:39 pm
    24 Jul 2008

    Much Better Reasons To Oppose NukesI have no interest in the economic arguments for or against nukes -- though it's a fact that nuclear power is very expensive -- because that's not an environmental or ecological consideration.  The environmental and ecological reason to get rid of nuclear power is that uranium mining is ecologically devastating, adding any amount of radioactivity to our atmosphere is harmful, and because nuclear waste is very hazardous and there's no way to get rid of it.
    Charles's comment, true or not, is a perfect example of why environmentalists should make environmental arguments first and foremost.  If the economics are on our side, make those arguments afterward; if not, point out that all life is more important than money.

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  4. anyone Posted 7:39 am
    28 Jul 2008

    Bradish failed to deliver factsCharles, as opposed to Lovins, Bradish failed to deliver data and facts.
    Anyway, go ahead spend all your private savings on nuclear power, but please, please stop asking for tax dollars.

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1554 ...

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8916 ...
    After 60 years of massive public funding, it's time for nuclear to learn to walk on its own feet.

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