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In reply to the discussion: The Answer to Climate Change Is Renewable Energy, Not Nuclear Power [View all]kristopher
(29,798 posts)16. Don't buy the false claim about the NAS
They said nothing of the sort, but the history of the claim on DU is a great example DrGreg/PamW's integrity.
He said it here in Feb 2011. The exchange starts with DrGreg/PamW's post 68 and continues for
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115x275881#276952
#68: That's one of the reasons the National Academy of Science and Engineering says that renewables should be only about 15% to 20% of our electrical capacity. For the remaining 80% to 85%, we need energy sources that are dependable and not dependent on
the whims of Mother Nature.
the whims of Mother Nature.
#70: Why not do a little research. "American's Energy Future" published 2004 by
National Academy of Sciences Press.
National Academy of Sciences Press.
The "America's Energy Future" series of publications were put out between 2008-2010. None were from 2004. The relevant 2009 book (that I was very very familiar with) did not even come close to making the conclusion that DrGreg/PamW continues to attribute to them.
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/Energy/Energy_080169
See also: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115x285370
If you think that is bad you should see some of the other stuff that has issued from that shameless keyboard.
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The Answer to Climate Change Is Renewable Energy, Not Nuclear Power [View all]
kristopher
Nov 2013
OP
Please provide links to your statistics. Common sense says that you are wrong.
rhett o rick
Nov 2013
#5
What do the National Academies of Science and Engineering say about our energy future?
kristopher
Nov 2013
#30
I don't argue with evangelists any more. I just point out that there is no God...
GliderGuider
Nov 2013
#4
Yeah. Apparently. That's why we've had cheering for this rich boy's fantasy for 60 years...
NNadir
Nov 2013
#24
The Answer to Climate Change Is Neither Renewable Energy, Nor Nuclear Power
GliderGuider
Nov 2013
#35
Judging by that off point answer you don't seem to know what primary energy is
kristopher
Nov 2013
#39
That's why the last one wasn't in terms of primary energy, but electricity.
GliderGuider
Nov 2013
#40