Quote:
|
Originally Posted by loquitur
DcDux, there is no downside to cutting emissions. Would you support switching power generation to nuclear in order to achieve that goal? Because that's the only way you'll get the numbers down substantially without significant economic impact.
|
Loquitor...nuclear power should be an option...IF it is properly regulated. And then there is the disposal question...ask the folks near Yucca Mountain.
But that will take years...and the NIMBY effect should be interesting. Do you want a Nuke plant in your backyard?
We should also have
strict security regulations for nuclear (and chemical) facilities (as recommended by the 9/11 Commission) and not voluntary industry compliance as proposed by Bush.
In the meantime, the Bush EPA should comply with the USSC ruling last year (
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE et al. v. DUKE ENERGY CORP. et al.)...dump their so-called "Clear Skies Initiative", and enforce the previous regulations on power plant emissions in the Clean Air Act.
The Bush EPA should also comply with the USSC ruling (
Commonwealth of Massachusetts et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency et al) to issue emission standards (including CO2) for motor vehicles