Thursday, November 02, 2006

The Energy Solution: Nuclear Energy


The choice between economic growth and the environment is a false one. There has to be rapid economic growth across the world, and the environment has to be kept clean. A clean environment is central to the idea of a higher standard of living, that's why.

But rapid economic growth means more energy consumption. And when people get richer, they want to buy and drive cars. Can't blame them. This will happen across the world.

Global warming is a serious problem, more serious than terrorism. Don't listen to the Bushies. They are dumb and wrong.

The world needs to wean itself away from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a disaster happening, a disaster in the making.

Of all the alternatives, nuclear energy is the best.

But there are serious problems associated with it. First, there is the security issue. There is that stuntman in North Korea. Iran might or might not be going for nuclear weapons, but it sure is going for nuclear energy.

The long term goal has to be a toal elimination of all nuclear weapons. The short term goal has to be nonproliferation. Irresponsible states having them are bad enough. You can't even imagine what if Al Qaeda types were to use dirty bombs in some cities. 9/11 will look like a picnic in comparison.

The safety concerns are very real. And if they are not addressed, the arguments for elaborate uses of nuclear energy get weakened.

Nuclear safety is like global warming: no one country can do it. And so you need a strong and just global mechanism that makes sure the safety concerns are duly met.

It is not possible to imagine there not showing up hundreds of millions of new cars over the decades on the roads of what today are poor countries. But it is possible to imagine them all being electric cars. No noise, no smoke. That would be some fancy car. You don't go to gas stations. You go to stations to recharge your car batteries.

White countries use nuclear energy. 20% of the electricity in the US, 80% in France is generated that way. It really is nuclear apartheid to get paranoid when poor countries see the nuclear energy as their best way forward. Ensure safety, but do not block the technology.

The US could itself follow the France example and move towards generating 80% of its electricity through nuclear. That would be a good idea.

In the 21st century, the basic human needs are as follows: food, water, broadband, electricity.

On The Web

Nuclear Energy is the most certain future source
NEI - The Nuclear Energy Institute
Nuclear power - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nuclear energy is produced when a fissile material, such as uranium-235 (235U), is concentrated such that nuclear fission takes place in a controlled chain reaction and creates heat — which is used to boil water, produce steam, and drive a steam turbine. The turbine can be used for mechanical work and also to generate electricity....... provides 7% of the world's energy and 15.7%[1] source. Critics, including most major of the world's electricity. The United States produces the most nuclear energy, with nuclear power providing 20% of the electricity it consumes, while France produces the highest percentage of its energy from nuclear reactors—80% as of 2006. ......... The use of nuclear power is controversial because of the problem of storing radioactive waste for indefinite periods, the potential for possibly severe radioactive contamination by accident or sabotage, and the possibility that its use in some countries could lead to the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Proponents believe that these risks are small and can be further reduced by the technology in the new reactors. They further claim that the safety record is already good when compared to other fossil-fuel plants, that it releases much less radioactive waste than coal power, and that nuclear power is a sustainable energyenvironmental groups believe nuclear power is an uneconomic, unsound and potentially dangerous energy source, especially compared to renewable energy, and dispute whether the costs and risks can be reduced through new technology. ............ Nuclear power produces spent fuel, a unique solid waste problem. Highly radioactive spent fuel needs to be handled with great care and forethought due to the long half-lives of the radioactive isotopes in the waste. In fact, fresh spent fuel is so radioactive that less than a minute's exposure to it will cause death. However, spent nuclear fuel becomes less radioactive over time. After 40 years, the radiation flux is 99.9% lower than it was the moment the reactor was last shut off, although still dangerously radioactive. ....... the waste must be segregated from the environment for at least several hundred years, and therefore this is properly categorized as a long-term problem. There are, however, chemical plants which also produce hazardous waste staying in the environment for hundreds of years. ...... A large nuclear reactor produces 3 cubic metres (25-30 tonnes) of spent fuel each year. As of 2003, the United States had accumulated about 49,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel from nuclear reactors. Unlike other countries, U.S. policy forbids recycling of used fuel and it is all treated as waste. After 10,000 years of radioactive decay, according to United States Environmental Protection Agency standards, the spent nuclear fuel will no longer pose a threat to public health and safety. ....... Underground storage at Yucca Mountain in U.S. has been proposed as permanent storage. ....... nuclear power produces far less waste material than fossil-fuel based power plants. Coal-burning plants are particularly noted for producing large amounts of radioactive ash due to concentrating naturally occurring radioactive material in the coal. ...... Both nuclear reprocessing and fast breeder reactors can reduce the amounts of waste and increase the amount of energy gained per fuel unit. Subcritical reactors or fusion reactors could greatly reduce the time the waste has to be stored ....... It has been argued that the best solution for the nuclear waste is above ground temporary storage since technology is rapidly changing. The current waste may well become valuable fuel in the future, particularly if it is not reprocessed, as in the U.S. ..... In countries with nuclear power, radioactive wastes comprise less than 1% of total industrial toxic wastes, which remain hazardous indefinitely unless it decomposes or is treated so that it is less toxic or non-toxic.
Nuclear energy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Energy Story - Chapter 13: Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion
Howstuffworks "How Nuclear Power Works"
Nuclear Power and Waste Full Coverage on Yahoo! News
Going Nuclear In the early 1970s when I helped found Greenpeace, I believed that nuclear energy was synonymous with nuclear holocaust ...... Thirty years on, my views have changed ..... nuclear energy may just be the energy source that can save our planet from another possible disaster: catastrophic climate change. ...... More than 600 coal-fired electric plants in the United States produce 36 percent of U.S. emissions -- or nearly 10 percent of global emissions -- of CO2 ........ Three Mile Island was in fact a success story: The concrete containment structure did just what it was designed to do -- prevent radiation from escaping into the environment ...... 103 nuclear reactors quietly delivering just 20 percent of America's electricity ........ Eighty percent of the people living within 10 miles of these plants approve of them (that's not including the nuclear workers). ....... I am not alone among seasoned environmental activists in changing my mind on this subject. British atmospheric scientist James Lovelock, father of the Gaia theory, believes that nuclear energy is the only way to avoid catastrophic climate change. ........ the environmental movement must embrace nuclear energy to wean ourselves from fossil fuels. ...... hydroelectric resources are built pretty much to capacity ..... In 2004, the average cost of producing nuclear energy in the United States was less than two cents per kilowatt-hour, comparable with coal and hydroelectric ...... Chernobyl was an accident waiting to happen. This early model of Soviet reactor had no containment vessel, was an inherently bad design and its operators literally blew it up. The multi-agency U.N. Chernobyl Forum reported last year that 56 deaths could be directly attributed to the accident, most of those from radiation or burns suffered while fighting the fire. Tragic as those deaths were, they pale in comparison to the more than 5,000 coal-mining deaths that occur worldwide every year. No one has died of a radiation-related accident in the history of the U.S. civilian nuclear reactor program. ...... Within 40 years, used fuel has less than one-thousandth of the radioactivity it had when it was removed from the reactor. And it is incorrect to call it waste, because 95 percent of the potential energy is still contained in the used fuel after the first cycle. ...... The six-feet-thick reinforced concrete containment vessel protects the contents from the outside as well as the inside. And even if a jumbo jet did crash into a reactor and breach the containment, the reactor would not explode. There are many types of facilities that are far more vulnerable, including liquid natural gas plants, chemical plants and numerous political targets. ....... Nuclear fuel can be diverted to make nuclear weapons. This is the most serious issue associated with nuclear energy and the most difficult to address ........ Over the past 20 years, one of the simplest tools -- the machete -- has been used to kill more than a million people in Africa, far more than were killed in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombings combined. What are car bombs made of? Diesel oil, fertilizer and cars. ....... new technologies such as the reprocessing system recently introduced in Japan (in which the plutonium is never separated from the uranium) can make it much more difficult for terrorists or rogue states to use civilian materials to manufacture weapons. ....... new technologies such as the reprocessing system recently introduced in Japan (in which the plutonium is never separated from the uranium) can make it much more difficult for terrorists or rogue states to use civilian materials to manufacture weapons. ..... the 103 nuclear plants operating in the United States effectively avoid the release of 700 million tons of CO2emissions annually -- the equivalent of the exhaust from more than 100 million automobiles. Imagine if the ratio of coal to nuclear were reversed so that only 20 percent of our electricity was generated from coal and 60 percent from nuclear.
DOE - Office of Nuclear Energy
digg - European Leader Urges Return to Nuclear Energy

In The News

UN nuclear chief calls for new plan for nuclear energy use to ... International Herald Tribune, France adopt a broad new plan for the use of nuclear energy to address mounting concerns about the further spread of sensitive technology ...... rising global demand for energy has made nuclear power a more attractive option ..... "the time has come to think of a new framework for the use of nuclear energy." ....... Nuclear power is increasingly being seen as an attractive energy supply especially in poorer nations, he said, noting that 16 or the 28 new reactors currently under construction are in developing countries....... innovative nuclear technology that is inherently safe, proliferation resistant and more economical ...... the new framework should require all countries to adopt comprehensive safeguards and adhere to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty's additional protocol which allows unannounced inspections. It should also include rapid progress toward nuclear disarmament, "a robust international security regime and an effective and universal nuclear safety regime" ..... Iran .. wants all nuclear weapons eliminated ......... during the past year the IAEA conducted a nuclear security training course for 88 countries, supplied detection and monitoring equipment, and bought equipment to improve the security of nuclear power plants and other locations with highly radioactive material. ....... the number of illicit trafficking incidents — more than 100 per year for the past three years — "demonstrates a persistent problem with trafficking, thefts, losses and other unauthorized activities involving nuclear or radioactive material." ...... 93 states are now participating in the IAEA's Illicit Trafficking Database which is providing "insight into trends, risks, and trafficking methods and routes."
UN Chief Asks New Uses for Atom Energy FOX News
Nuclear energy must for India to meet energy requirements, says ...
International Herald Tribune, France Nuclear energy is the best option to meet India's growing energy needs, a top official said Monday, noting that the country is dependent on oil and gas imports and its coal supplies are limited. ..... hydroelectric dams provide cleaner and safer energy than any other options — including nuclear — but building new ones means displacing hundreds of thousands of people and potentially destroying habitats..... India's total commercial energy consumption is expected by 2030 to increase by 7.5 times 2001 levels ...... Over the longer term, India is hoping to develop so-called fast breeder reactors to allow the use of thorium, which is in plentiful supply, to fuel reactors.
EU chief supports usage of nuclear energy to tackle global warming Blogger News Network the President of the European Commission, has called for wider usage of nuclear energy in EU member states, to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to tackle the effects of global warming and climate change. .... the objective of the new measures is to speed up the transformation of Europe to a low carbon economy
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EU: A European strategy for energy: closing speech noticias.info (press release)
EU: A new energy policy for a new era noticias.info (press release)
EU chief backs nuclear energy to fight climate change Turkish Press, MI
Egypt seeks nuclear energy
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Egypt turns to Russia, China over nuclear energy
Middle East Times, Egypt
Belgium ready to consider India's nuclear energy ques
India eNews.com, India
Belgium ready to consider India's nuclear energy quest Telugu Portal Belgium, a member of the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Monday indicated it was ready to take a "constructive" approach to India's quest for global civil nuclear cooperation.
Congressional candidates back renewable energy Philadelphia Inquirer, PA

Obama 2006









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University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily Obamam would give the Democrats the best chance to win back the White House. ..... Obama has repeatedly shown a knack for compromise. During that 2004 speech, Obama spoke of striving for purple, rather than Democratic blue and Republican red. In the Illinois State Senate, he was praised for working with both Democrats and Republicans. He has already shown great poise in the U.S. Senate, drawing encouragement from peers to run in 2008. The British journal New Statesman listed Obama as one of 10 people who could change the world. ....... In evaluating the 2008 Democratic candidates, we see that Obama would quickly rise to the top of the list. ...... While Clinton has great name recognition, I strongly believe she does not represent the Democrats' best chance of victory. ...... First and foremost, she is a woman. ..... Second, Clinton is a polarizing candidate. .... The loud ovations he has received across the nation (even in more conservative states such as President Bush's home state, Texas ..... In 10 years, there is no way to know how strong support will be for Obama to make a presidential run. Right now, in 2006, Obama has more than enough support to make a presidential run. ..... asking 1,900 voters about their opinion of national leaders from a 0-100 score. Obama received a mean score of 59.9, the second highest rating overall (only Rudy Giuliani scored higher). Clinton, on the other hand, received a mean score of 50.4, well below Obama and potential opponent McCain who received a mean score of 59.7. ....... Barack Obama represents an incredible hope for both Democrats and the nation.
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US Reports Plot to Topple Beirut Leaders New York Times Syria and Iran were trying to engineer the creation of a new “unity” government that they could control, partly through Hezbollah ...... also indications of “planning for a more violent” attack on the government ..... “Talking isn’t a strategy,” the president’s national security adviser, Stephen J. Hadley, said in an interview late last week before heading to Iraq. “The issue is how can we condition the environment so that Iran and Syria will make a 180 degree turn?” ....... Hezbollah has its patrons in Damascus, and certainly in Tehran” who observe “very few boundaries concerning what it will do and what it won’t do.” ..... Hezbollah might stage a political crisis to bring about the fall of the government ..... if the Siniora government collapses because of domestic political infighting, any change of government may look more like parliamentary politics than a coup. ..... At the moment, Hezbollah, which is part of the current government, is seen to be in a stronger political position than the Washington-allied March 14 coalition, which controls the government and the largest bloc in Parliament. ........ 34-day war ...... Lebanon’s political factions are scheduled to begin talks on Monday to discuss Hezbollah’s demand for a new national unity government, a proposal that two recent polls determined has the backing of about 70 percent of the population. ....... “Love can be deadly,” said the speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri ...... a speech by the Syrian president in which he said “we have to translate our military victory into a political one.” ......... In addition to the unity government, which would bring Hezbollah’s allies into power, the group wants to amend the election law and call early elections for Parliament. ...... “I don’t buy it,” said Jamil Mroueh, publisher of The Daily Star newspaper in Lebanon of Washington’s statement. “This is a domestic issue, in terms of the wrestle for power.”
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The Matrix

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Less than 10 people can form the basic unit group, sure, but they do not get represented to the next level unless they grow to 10. At 20, the group splits into two and sends two representatives to level 2.

The basic unit meets once a month. It may meet anytime during the first week of a month, in any setting. When it is not possible for each member of the group to have a group blog, at least one member of the group needs to perform as a bridge activist. The bridge activist might or might not be the leader of the group, but he/she blogs the group meets.

There are levels 2,3 and 4, as necessary. The same rule of 10 applies at all levels. Levels 2,3 and 4 meet during the second, third and fourth weeks of the month respectively.

Does this mean those in level 4 will be doing four meetings each month? Not necessarily. Those in the higher levels can delegate such that they only attend one meeting a month also. But they will have to study the blog entry of the group meeting of the group immediately below before they attend their own meeting.

Can only "elected" representatives attend the higher level meetings? Not necessarily. Although only they will be voting members, should there be votes. But the host may invite a few guests at any level. They will be designated as such. The level of the guests' participation is to be decided by the host.

Must the meeting end after 90 minutes? Not necessarily. You declare the meeting officially over after 90 minutes, then you say those who want to hang around may do so. That is when you invite chaos. As many people may talk at once as they might want. People talk bilaterally or in small groups, sitting, standing, munching, not muching. In some ways, this is where the real action might be. I'd suggest videoblogging every thing.

Each unit at each level has a group blog that links to all the groups below and the group above, and to all members' individual blogs. And more. The group blog is where you take the "minutes" of a meeting in creative ways, text, audio, photo, video. I emphasize video.

This is designed with towns and cities in mind. The idea is that people should be able to meet in person. But the matrix goes to state and national levels. Beyond the town and the city, the meetings are all virtual.

There is no hierarchy, really. Anyone anywhere in the matrix may communicate with anyone else directly. And although there are time limits for each person during the face time meetings, there is no limit of virtual space for each person to speak his/her mind.

The basic unit is a social as much a political unit.

And there is the 90 minute experience, by the clock. The team leader gets to choreograph the event with active participation from the group. Say 30 minutes of getting to know each other, catching up with each other, 30 minutes of discussions on agenda set up by the group members, and the final 30 minutes to the agenda that came from the top.

So the organization is bottom up, top down, and also zigzag in all directions.

The event could be in a living room, a bar, a hall, or it could be outdoors. The language need not be English, although a small summary in English would be nice. Ideally there is no charge. Keep the costs down. That is the democratic way. Might not hurt to raise a buck or two for snacks.

Do events, blog events. Text, photo, audio, video.

This matrix I offer as the blueprint for Obama 2008. This has to be kept as simple as possible. Obama 2008 will be the first Internet election. For the first time, the Internet will be the dominant media.



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San Jose Mercury News Schwarzenegger is on pace to become the most prolific fundraiser in California history.... Schwarzenegger has raised his campaign money in large part by mining board rooms and executive suites from the Silicon Valley to Wall Street...About 75 percent of his donations have come from contributors who have given him at least $10,000.....Spanish-language television magnate Jerry Perenchio, Stockton developer and San Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos and William Robinson, founder of the DHL courier service, each have given the governor more than $2 million... "I cannot be bought by anyone, and anyone who gives me money buys into that philosophy," he told the San Francisco Chronicle editorial board recently...... an effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow the Austrian immigrant to run for president. .... Proposition 89, the measure on Tuesday's ballot that would authorize public financing for state candidates who give up most campaign contributions.
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