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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
9. Right. They need A LOT OF water. And all of Florida can be considered effectively
Thu Sep 29, 2022, 12:11 PM
Sep 2022

"on the coast" now that the whole state is disappearing under giant hurricanes.

Unfortunate news is that we have to use them as we transition as quickly as they allow to adequate supplies of renewable, sustainable energy.

Good news is that we have nuclear! What if we didn't and for that reason transition had to take far longer?

More good news is they're designed to withstand hurricanes. Not just to "sound like" they may or may not.

Better news is major advances in nuclear technology. Including portable units. Maybe someday we'll need to find room in the garage for personal units, though probably not.

Best news is that when the generators being built today age out they probably won't be replaced because there should no longer be a compelling need for large scale nuclear power. We'll be able to overheat and overcool our homes as we choose with renewable energy by then.

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