We will view the TED Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy? This is a debate between two environmentalists who want to eliminate the use of fossil fuels to save us from climate change. Stewart Brand favors nuclear, while Mark Jacobson thinks we can do it only with renewables, such as wind, solar, hydro and geothermal. We have seen both Brand and Jacobson in previous meetings, and now they will debate each other in perhaps the most important issue that is ignored by main stream media and both political parties.
Zoom-in member, Calvin will lead the discussion. I hope that other members will lead in future meetings. I can help in finding appropriate videos. Please help to make this format work by previewing the video and coming prepared with related issues we can discuss in the meeting.
Mark Jacobson has created a renewable energy strategy for each of the 50 states,
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Excellent debate and follow-up comments. Below the video are comments by watchers and I found those by Craig Hockre particularly informative.
ReplyDeleteJust got my BG&E statement. Within the 'Connections' insert was a list of electricity facts for 2014. Nuclear supplied at 34.72% of the electricity and came in second to coal at 43.49%. Renewables totaled 4.0% After today's discussion and fact fest I feel BG&E is on the right track.
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