Mike K

as the late great Prof David MacKay said in his excellent Sustainability Without Hot Air, we need a plan that adds up.

All energy sources have downsides. If we don't use nuclear as a carbon free source of energy, we need to deploy more of something else.

Q is: How would we fill a nuclear void?

extraction isn't a thing when using nuclear waste as fuel

an interesting but far from conclusive article.

our fossil fuel use has increased this century. it's still increasing now despite the renewables rollout.

saying no to nuclear is like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. we need more solutions, not less.

pic below from James Hansen

For The First Time, World Learns Truth About Risk Of Nuclear The public is always asking of nuclear, ‘what if it all goes wrong?’ Data from Chernobyl and Fukushima have now provided the answer.

medium.com/generation-a...

Sadly there were lots of deaths from Fukushima. Just not related to the power station.

Totally agree.

We need a GHG free plan that adds up. If we can do this without nuclear - brilliant.

The late great Prof David MacKay did a superb job of looking at plans that add up with his seminal 2008 work:

www.withouthotair.com/Contents.html

Fast-neutron reactor - Wikipedia

N Power Plants are not designed aren't optimised and aren't a direct path to nuclear weapons. They produce plutonium as a byproduct in a form that is difficult to use for weapons.

New reactors and nuclear waste: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast-ne...

My interest is carbon free energy. We need a lot.

New nuclear reactors use nuclear waste as fuel. And has nothing to do with bombs.

Interesting euronews article. Heat wave impact on FR energy grid is limited as load peaks.
CH are anti nuclear after no Fukushima deaths. Makes no sense when we need all the carbon free energy we can generate

Zero deaths from Fukushima after a tsunami. Sure, it was a disaster - 143 sq m of land is still being monitored.

Maybe don't build where they can flood?

Your "denial" comment is way over my head. Care to elaborate?

Starlink is currently in a global network outage.

Earlier today the UK's mobile phone providers had major issues.

How fragile are 21st century comms?

YouTube video by WePlanet Bad Idea #19 "greens are anti-science" with Tea Törmänen

This will be unpopular with some "greens". @marklynas.bsky.social excellent "Saving the World From Bad Ideas" podcast interview's Finnish Green candidate @teatrmn.bsky.social who is Pro Nuclear. At last, a green you could vote for!

UK "greens" could learn a lot from her.

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Building wrap of Jabaliya camp in Gaza opposite Labour Party HQ reads "Protesting this isn't terrorism"

🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.

We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.

Protesters writing on blank placards during a protest

Peaceful protesters yesterday, writing the words on their placards which will convert them from ordinary citizens to terrorists in the eyes of the government and the law. Words which put them in the same legal group as Osama bin Laden. The rank absurdity of Cooper’s decision captured in one photo.

UK arrests 83-year-old priest for backing Palestine Action and opposing Gaza genocide Outrage after retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action amid UK crackdown on pro-Palestine activism

Funny. I would have expected the "Free Speech Union" and the other self-proclaimed defenders of free expression to be all over this. But 🦗🦗🦗

How strange.

www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arre...

Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.

UN “acts of protest that damage property, but are not intended to kill or injure people, should not be treated as terrorism”.
Labour: up to 14 years for Palestine Action's non violent protest.

Democracy isn't dead, it just smells a little rancid.

#EndGenocide
#EndIsraeliOccupation
#FreePalestine

YouTube video by Declassified UK Judge lets Keir Starmer BAN Palestine Action: Our report from the court

I support Palestine Action.

#freePalestine
#NoMoreGenocide
#freeTheFilton18

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Today, I said goodbye to my ever-vigilant, endlessly clever and fearless furry companion.
We shared a 10 year bond built on trust, understanding and love.
Her joy, mischief, loyalty and our endless unspoken conversations remain as deep seated memories. Sleep well Jess. RIP 🐾

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Oh dear Joe.

0/10.

Must try harder

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We need a maximum working temperature Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of illnesses....

We need to see the law changed, so that employers and workers know when action must be taken to keep workers cooler and safer. Add your name. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

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YouTube video by Hiroob Exponential Growth Arithmetic, Population and Energy, Dr. Albert A. Bartlett

Is it a case of "the greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function" RIP Dr. Albert A. Bartlett

shorturl.at/vfqDz

Mixed with being poor at long-range planning, being predisposed for shiny new things, being easily distrac - aw look at the baby kittens

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