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If we want to go zero emissions and save the planet, we need to spend our money efficiently. Almost every renewable source is now far cheaper than nuclear, and politically easier too.

Emissions reduction has almost nothing to do with technology advancement. If this were really a priority we’d get rid of low density zoning in cities and let the market reduce power usage for us.




While I agree with your ideals, I disagree on your argument.

Money is plentiful, we need to stop hiding the fact that switching will cost us some money. Who cares, if we have a livable planet.

I argue that it's time for some politicians with a back bone and start enforcing laws and charging carbon taxes.

Those taxes will help (a lot) to pay for the myriad of green tech we need.


Politicians can only do what their constituents won’t vote them out for. Don’t look to them - organize constituencies.




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