> > I'm curious as to how well the answers posted are matching what > Leslie is > hoping to get as an answer... Perhaps she left it broad to see the > wide > variety of responses she may get, or perhaps she'll need to refine her > question more...
I did want to leave it broad. Here's the background: The question came up after a discussion about the immediate need to do something about global warming, yet still provide energy for the masses. A few folks, including Jared Diamond, say that environmentalists should now embrace nuclear energy as it weans us off fossil fuels. Others believe nuclear is not the way to go, but even here there is disagreement: Some say shut down all the plants and others say we should keep what we have but not open any new plants. The discussion morphed from one on the advantages/disadvantages of nuclear energy to one on viable options, especially in developing nations that are experiencing drastic population growth and, often changing lifestyles that are becoming more energy-demanding. Leslie ============================ Leslie Mertz, Ph.D. educator, science writer/author
