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The Case for Nuclear Energy

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I've recently been reacquainting myself with some of the writings of Sci-Fi author, James P. Hogan, who is an outspoken advocate of Nuclear Energy. Hogan, in his essay "Know Nukes" has made some very compelling arguments in support of building more plants, while convincingly dispelling the fear mongering negative claims by the opposition.

jamesphogan.com
ornl.gov

And a great link provided by Raymond Duray that sums up many of the same points Hogan discusses:

c-n-t-a.com

In fact, Hogan goes so far as to accuse the anti-nuke leadership of actually having "Mathusianist" intentions, seeking to deprive developing nations of the unlimited and relatively inexpensive energy resources so necessary to forming the foundation of a industialize society.

It is his very logical contention that Nuclear Energy has far less actual, or potential, environmental impact on nature or society than does the use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas.

So the purpose of this thread is to argue the case for, and against, the expanded use of Nuclear Energy as a means for powering our society. I think it is especially important given the current persistent power shortages being experienced in California as a direct result of the NIMBY mindset created by the environmentalist left.

This is a moderated thread, so I retain the ultimate discretion as to who is able to participate. My ground rules are pretty simple. If you are going to make a claim, be willing to back it up with logic or outright supported fact.

My goal is that we can ultimately provide a resource for educating folks about what it takes to power a modern day society, as well as the constant cost/benefit analysis involved in making public policy decision about energy.

Here are some selected links that I find useful with regard to educating ourselves about nuclear power. I will update them from time to time so check in for changes:

nei.org (% of power generated by nukes)
ans.neep.wisc.edu

uic.com.au

Thorium?

blogs.forbes.com

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310	U.S. Approves First Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Design The historic move is a	TimF	-	1/25/2023
309	happens every time before gov't fusion research grants are awarded	teevee	-	12/15/2022
308	Fusion… not twenty years away after all Perry de Havilland (London) · Scie	TimF	-	12/15/2022
307	Sorry This Net Energy Gain Does NOT Mean Fusion is Close December 12, 2022 by B	TimF	-	12/13/2022
306	The head of Japan's nuclear regulator said Wednesday a rule that limits the	TimF	1	10/7/2022
305	Dispelling the Myths of Nuclear Energy [youtube video] youtube.com	TimF	1	9/10/2022
304	[graphic] xkcd.com	TimF	2	8/23/2022
303	Beijing Makes a Big Long-term Bet on Nuclear Power By: John S. Van Oudenaren ja	TimF	-	8/18/2022
302	Germany to Keep Last Three Nuclear-Power Plants Running in Policy U-Turn Move p	TimF	1	8/16/2022
301	Facing Energy Crisis, Germans, Warily, Give Nuclear a Second Look For three dec	TimF	1	8/14/2022
300	And this was the worst nuclear accident in history ----------------- Madi Hilly	TimF	1	8/14/2022
299	US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor design NuScale will get t	TimF	3	7/31/2022
298	Japan to have up to nine nuclear reactors operational by winter: PM Nine nuclea	TimF	2	7/15/2022
297	This Google TechTalk lays out the history of thorium and molten salt reactors at	Condo	-	7/4/2022
296	Are you sure there was a thorium reactor at Oak Ridge? Looking at the first cou	TimF	-	7/3/2022
295	A Thorium reactor ran just fine at Oak Ridge back in the day. No cooling tower	TimF	1	7/3/2022
294	"This isn’t the only way of building a reactor, and many experts think tha	Condo	1	7/3/2022
293	Why are nuclear power construction costs so high? Part I constructionphysics.sub	TimF	1	7/2/2022
292	Finland’s Green Party endorses nuclear power By Mark Lynas May 23, 2022 In a his	TimF	3	5/23/2022
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290	Nuclear Propulsion In Space 1968 NERVA Manned Mars mission NASA video [youtube v	TimF	-	3/19/2022
289	The (Surprising) Truth About Nuclear Waste It’s not green, it’s not a liquid, an	TimF	-	2/1/2022
288	...With nuclear power, we’d have had far more space activity by now. Without it	TimF	1	1/31/2022

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