Rigged Horse Race – Establishment Fossil Fuels Versus Upstart Nuclear Energy Technology
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Rob I share some of your professional background. I also share your concern for those suffering in energy poverty. I…
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I have not yet had a chance to view this, but the material in this video was partially prepared by my friend, Kirk Sorensen, so I know it is good. Hope you enjoy:
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Kiera Butler has produced a post on Mother Jones titled Power Q&A: Stewart Brand: The Long Now futurist and founder of the Whole Earth Catalog talks about why it’s time to rebrand nukes. I read the posted interview twice and did not see any real discussion or mention of rebranding nuclear power. Sure, Stewart says…
The bike the Natgas horse is riding needs to be renamed to reflect the package of free ride advantages fossil fuels recieve, like “uncosted externalities”, or something more creative than that.
Finrod – I have thought about that. I also thought about asking the artist to give the natural gas contestant a large head start and to put a manure bag on the back of the “clear nuke” horse. One of the reasons for posting is to obtain feedback and suggestions and then go back for another version.
I like the fat NRC jockey.