"He abandoned the requirements of a scientific analysis by ignoring information that contradicts his opinion. Specifically, he claims that nuclear power is needed to fill the gaps when wind and solar are not sufficient. He mentions batteries but discounts the possibility of increasing their capacity. And he fails to mention other storage possibilities such as pump storage, compressed air, heat batteries, etc."
"We were promised in the 1950s that nuclear power would be so cheap it wouldn't need to be metered. Instead, it has proven to be a dangerous multibillion-dollar boondoggle. We should be wary of nonfactual promises regarding nuclear power, which has been surpassed by much cheaper and safer green energy."
"So much terrible and distressing news abounds every day about what bad things are happening in our country and the world. It is truly heartening for me to read about innovative efforts to protect whales in the Pacific near San Francisco; people flocking to San Jose's traditional Christmas in the Park; and our truly native Southern Sierra Miwuk Californians being given back their land occupied by them but taken away 175 years ago. I believe and trust that the goodness of people will eventually prevail."
Nuclear power is described as an expensive, dangerous boondoggle that failed to meet 1950s promises of extremely low cost and has been surpassed by cheaper, safer green energy. Critics note that claims nuclear is needed to fill gaps ignore alternative or expanded storage options such as larger batteries, pumped hydro, compressed air, and heat batteries. Community actions provide reasons for renewed hope, including efforts to protect Pacific whales, participation in San Jose's Christmas in the Park, and the return of 896 acres to Southern Sierra Miwuk Californians. Sober housing is proposed as a beneficial option for many homeless people.
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