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4. Unfortunately, that doesn't address the real problem either.

Wed Feb 20, 2013, 01:29 PM

Feb 2013

It just kicks the can down the road.

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A nuclear proponent makes the case for nuclear power. [View all] kristopher Feb 2013 OP

What's wrong is that it doesn't address the real problem. GliderGuider Feb 2013 #1

Or ... Scuba Feb 2013 #2

Unfortunately, that doesn't address the real problem either. GliderGuider Feb 2013 #4

Yeah, 'cause the sun's gonna burn out in a couple years, right? Scuba Feb 2013 #6

No, not that. GliderGuider Feb 2013 #8

Yes, and we've had that type of analysis since the 70s. kristopher Feb 2013 #9

Couple problems. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #3

It isn't suspicious really. kristopher Feb 2013 #18

Ignoring solar power for the UK is justifiable muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #19

London and Seattle have roughly the same kWh/m2/day. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #20

Can we check units? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #22

South-facing portion of my neighbor's house is about 1200sq feet AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #23

McKays analysis on that website is grossly in error. kristopher Feb 2013 #21

Can't get by without the straw men, eh? FBaggins Feb 2013 #5

You can't justify nuclear without limiting the competition kristopher Feb 2013 #7

Of course you can. FBaggins Feb 2013 #10

Hydro isn't like nuclear kristopher Feb 2013 #11

I clearly said "almost all ways that matter" FBaggins Feb 2013 #12

The difference is crucial kristopher Feb 2013 #13

Your analogy is close... but the small differences are vital. FBaggins Feb 2013 #14

Your rationalizations are really becoming pathetic kristopher Feb 2013 #15

Interesting that you accuse others of ad hominem attacks. FBaggins Feb 2013 #16

I'm still waiting for you to provide a "straightforward objection" kristopher Feb 2013 #17