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Statistical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-11 03:24 PM
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41. Hydro is limited in capacity. We have already dammed virtually every possible river.
Edited on Wed Feb-16-11 03:37 PM by Statistical
Wind is cheaper than nuclear but only in areas of highest wind activity, not everywhere. As more wind is deployed the best regions get used first. Also it is variable which makes using it for baseline power difficult and expensive. Solar is still vastly more expensive than nuclear (and any other power source on the planet).

All have their advantages and disadvantages. Nuclear power is a viable choice for reducing green house gas emissions. At least according to those "pro nuke shills" the IPCC.
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