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  Half-life is beautiful

  I work in nuclear safety and waste management. From my inside perspective, one should be wary of good versus bad generalizations on any energy source. The Devil is always in the details. If nuclear power is to be revived in the US, the entire life cycle must be handled much better than in the past. This is possible, but it won't happen in our cock-eyed, politicized regulatory setup without a great deal of external scrutiny. Remember that energy choices have been driven by profits and subsidies, not environmental benefit.

  Humanity definitely has backed itself into a corner, and there are no totally benign solutions. Under these pathetic circumstances, we have no choice but to consider giving nuclear power another chance. Even then, be prepared to ride close herd on the vendors, utilities, and regulators, because your best interest will not be their priority.On Umbra on nuclear energy posted 4 years, 7 months ago 45 Responses

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  Not Yet Begun to Flight

  Speaking of sobering evaluations, one of the best reasons to stay in Steve Earle's mother****ing USA is the low beer prices. At least down here we poorly attired greenies can afford to drown our sorrows. (Guess where the wardrobe budget goes.) The Mackenzie Brothers must have been millionaires. On Umbra on moving to Canada posted 4 years, 8 months ago 3 Responses