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96vette t1_ixwmh62 wrote
Reply to comment by DannyBlind in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
There is no adequate solution right now.
96vette t1_ixr38u3 wrote
Reply to comment by DannyBlind in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
Nuclear fission reactors should have been replacing coal fired power plants 30 years ago. Instead we got “no nukes” and global warming. Currently billions of dollars are being invested in fusion development by private equity and wealthy individuals. This is a good sign that fusion power is going to happen, sooner than you think. In the meantime, solar and wind are a good stepping stone to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
96vette t1_ixpc2gp wrote
Reply to comment by ApizzaApizza in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
Problems that would have been resolved if the technology had been allowed to develop.
96vette t1_ixo1zye wrote
Reply to comment by Cinnamon_BrewWitch in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
You wouldn’t have to be concerned about range. Start driving and only have to stop for food and potty.
96vette t1_ixnfkfs wrote
Reply to comment by ApizzaApizza in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
Fission reactors would have had a great positive impact on climate change. The anti nuke crowd bears some responsibility for the climate problems we now face.
Small fusion reactors will be developed that can safely power heavy equipment, trains, trucks and possible aircraft. Larger fusion reactors will provide clean, reliable power for cities. Wind and solar are a good stepping stone to this future. Lead, follow or get out of the way.
96vette t1_ixmmxrc wrote
Reply to comment by LuckyHedgehog in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
You’re right! I skipped over the subheading stating wind, solar and hydro power are the renewables they are talking about. Ethanol is considered a renewable by the government. It is blended with gasoline to reduce dependence on oil. Ethanol is a less efficient fuel than gas and is corrosive, so not a great ICE fuel.
Our conversion away from fossil fuels encouraging. There is more than just changing fuel sources though. For example, the small manufacturing plant where I worked had four gas fired heat treating furnaces with a cost of $5 million each. These will need to be replaced with electric furnaces, a significant capital investment.
96vette t1_ixmhx3m wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
Nuclear fusion is the answer.
96vette t1_ixl0ifk wrote
Reply to U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End by VanillaSwimming5699
Doesn’t say if ethanol is included in the articles renewable energy. Ethanol is a renewable fuel with a high carbon footprint. We need to eliminate ethanol and increase nuclear.
96vette t1_jciipvl wrote
Reply to Scientists: Largest US reservoirs moving in right direction by Mamacrass
Someone needs to do a study to see if increased rain and snowfall cause reservoirs to have more water.