Graham Dobson wrote: >> Imagine how much further we could be in alternative energy/fuels, >> gaining independence from the oil cartel, if our government subsidized >> development in that area versus waging war... >> > > > Subsidies undoubtedly have a role to play but Silicon Valley venture > capitalists, Vinod Kosla, Bill Gates, the Google guys, GE, Dupont, BP, GM, > Midwest farmers and many others are spending a fortune on alternative > energy. Of course the biggest potential to free the planet from fossil > fuels is nuclear power and there hasn't been a reactor built in the US since > 1979. Can't understand why no one would want a nuclear reactor in their > back yard. Graham. > Don't you think they've learned lessons and improved processes and safeguards so that we're not looking at another TMI scenario?
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