January 26, 2007

KEEP NUCLEAR AND YOU'RE HOME FREE:

Energy roadmap backs renewables (BBC, 1/26/07)

Half of the world's energy needs in 2050 could be met by renewables and improved efficiency, a study claims.

It said alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar, could provide nearly 70% of the world's electricity and 65% of global heat demand. [....]

The report calls for ageing fossil fuel and nuclear power plants to be replaced by renewable generation when they reach the end of their operational lives.

"Right now, we have five main sources of energy - oil, coal, gas, nuclear and hydro. In our scenario, we have solar, wind, geo-thermal, bio-energy and hydro," Mr Teske told BBC News.

Posted by Orrin Judd at January 26, 2007 12:03 AM
Comments

We can't have nuclear because it is scary magic, geothermal is a natural nuclear process, and so scary magic, and bio-energy destroyed precious biomass and hurts mother Earth. So long as the elite worships gaia, not God, energy will be a problem.

Posted by: Robert Mitchell Jr. at January 26, 2007 11:27 AM

Here in WA state where hydro power is king, it's not considered renewable according to a recently passed initiative on forcing energy companies to convert to renewable sources. I fear Mr. Mitchell has a point.

Posted by: Patrick H at January 26, 2007 1:15 PM
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