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kristopher

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21. Yes legislation has the power to alter reality.

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #20)

Tue Apr 5, 2016, 12:23 PM

Apr 2016

That's exactly what it's for. The effect of the CPP on removing the nuclear plant would be to up the amount of renewables/energy efficiency they are obligated to bring online. It isn't complicated. That, in turn, would certainly result in a more robust effort. To say that it somehow can't be done is as false as the claim you make about Germany.

The configuration of the energy system is a matter of will. Nothing else. If the plant is a danger (and just by its location and age it is reasonable to consider shutting it down) it can be replaced with renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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A Fukushima on the Hudson?: The Growing Dangers of Indian Point [View all] marmar Apr 2016 OP

Shutting Indian Point, as is the case with shutting any nuclear plant, will kill people. NNadir Apr 2016 #1

+1e6 phantom power Apr 2016 #6

As usual, the conclusion you offer isn't supported by the data. kristopher Apr 2016 #15

As usual... your keyhole-narrow focus has forced you to defend the ridiculous FBaggins Apr 2016 #18

With the Clean Power Plan in effect kristopher Apr 2016 #19

Laughable spin FBaggins Apr 2016 #20

Yes legislation has the power to alter reality. kristopher Apr 2016 #21

There's that active imagination again FBaggins Apr 2016 #22

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A High-Pressure Pipeline Next to a Nuclear Power Plant. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Lodestar Apr 2016 #3

The pipeline is nearly 1/4 of a mile away from the nuke plant whitefordmd Apr 2016 #7

When YOU live within a 1/4 mile of this infrastructure I'll give your opinion Lodestar Apr 2016 #8

My opinion is not changed by where I live whitefordmd Apr 2016 #11

How Anti-Obama. How Pro-Fossil Fuel. wtmusic Apr 2016 #4

There are no growing dangers, but nice try. wtmusic Apr 2016 #5

"the nuclear renaissance is real"? Lodestar Apr 2016 #9

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Ha...was wondering when you'd show up. Lodestar Apr 2016 #12

No, being anti-nuke requires you accept fossil fuels, pollution, and climate change. wtmusic Apr 2016 #13

No it doesn't. kristopher Apr 2016 #16

Japan Inches Closer to Nuclear Revival as 3rd Reactor Starts wtmusic Apr 2016 #14

You're right. Sometimes the truth just sucks. Take your slant here... kristopher Apr 2016 #17