Greenland has melted.
Islands of trash are forming in the oceans.
And Antarctica has literally started to turn against us (although maybe it just doesn't like the 1%)
When it comes to global warming, the only "hoax" is the one perpetuated by climate deniers. The problem is real, serious and, perhaps worst of all, accelerating--perhaps beyond our control. We need to act urgently, and hopefully find an answer that can start to save the planet quickly.
Is nuclear power part of that answer?
I used to think that it could be, but have become more and more concerned about whether it can ever be safe. And there is literally no margin for error with nuclear power. One mistake in one plant might be enough to destroy the planet and the human race.
However, even without that danger, it still may not be enough, according to this, which suggests an "everything" approach. Which is fine for the near term, but raises this question for the long term: what do we do when we confront the fact that the fossil fuel component of "everything" is going to run out?
It's not enough to look at the next few decades, folks. Ultimately, we're going to have to find a way to do much better than that.
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