tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post5835973532329816215..comments2023-04-12T05:47:36.251-07:00Comments on Ten Thousand Things: Passion Runs High at Global Yokohama Conference as Delegates Demand a Nuclear Free World; Justice for Fukushima CitizensUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-4329646069518122602012-01-22T16:17:14.758-08:002012-01-22T16:17:14.758-08:00Many thanks for your comment and for all of the gr...Many thanks for your comment and for all of the great links, Kristopher!TenThousandThingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364179920975074197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-10992203627511251902012-01-22T13:15:55.149-08:002012-01-22T13:15:55.149-08:00Fortunately renewables are mature. The only thing...Fortunately renewables are mature. The only thing keeping us back is ourselves and those with vested interests. You may be interested in watching some of the presentations given during the conference and review the blog I created after the trip (http://www.ontario-sea.org/Page.asp?PageID=122&ContentID=3524). <br /><br />There is no business case for nuclear. There is no moral justification for it either.<br /><br />You may also be interested in reading Reinventing Fire by Amory Lovins. It provides a good analysis of the scenarios that we can play out. <br /><br />It is a bit light on policy mechanisms neglecting to mention the power of Feed-in tariffs to create a stable market and level the playing field between heavily subsidized dirty energy and green energy but it is still a great read.<br /><br />Regards, KristopherPOLICOMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927710902535361522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-1284716577682167532012-01-18T15:35:39.364-08:002012-01-18T15:35:39.364-08:00By the way Kim, if you haven't already, you sh...By the way Kim, if you haven't already, you should list your blog at www.bestgreenblogs.com, its a great site. Green InvestmentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-43444390580043841852012-01-18T15:31:16.372-08:002012-01-18T15:31:16.372-08:00Hi Kimberly: Not my name, just a website and what...Hi Kimberly: Not my name, just a website and what I believe in:) All of those true renewable energy sources including geothermal are best, however, the global community must be realistic that these renewables will simply not reach reach sufficient scale over night. There has to be some kind of transition. Natural gas is not perfect, but its 10 times better than coal and could be a great bridge to the future for the industrialized world until renewables are sufficiently mature. Although some might object to even this, just keep in mind the old expression - "the great is the enemy of the good"....green investmenthttp://www.greenworldbvi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-86394128730404706792012-01-17T18:42:24.269-08:002012-01-17T18:42:24.269-08:00Thanks for the comments, greeninvestments (is that...Thanks for the comments, greeninvestments (is that your name?). I think everyone agrees that we should not replace nuclear energy with other dirty and dangerous technologies, but should look to clean and sustainable sources--something that will require a commitment to investing in new areas.<br /><br />In addition to the obvious sources of wind, solar and hydropower, this article gives an interesting perspective on Japan's abundant potential for geothermal energy generation:<br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/07/geothermal-energy-japan-nuclear_n_892364.html<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />KimberlyTenThousandThingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364179920975074197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-78918068608567570282012-01-17T18:33:24.941-08:002012-01-17T18:33:24.941-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.TenThousandThingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364179920975074197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355663149540270953.post-31571768877302487222012-01-17T18:25:14.042-08:002012-01-17T18:25:14.042-08:00No doubt Fukishima was a terrible tragedy, beyond ...No doubt Fukishima was a terrible tragedy, beyond horrible. However, the question we must honestly ask ourselves is what will replace nuclear? Will it be gas, or even worse coal? Coal is a horribly environmentally destructive fuel source. There has to be a clear plan for replacement of nuclear.green investmentshttp://www.greenworldbvi.com/noreply@blogger.com