I thought the opening post by BI was pretty reasonable and accurate. It led to the conclusion that the only currently realistic source of sustainable energy for a modern economy if we are to rapidly eliminate the use of fossil fuels is significant dependence on nuclear power. I found two books really helpful in relation to this. ‘Cool it’ by Bjorn Lomborg and ‘Apocalypse Never’ by Michael Shellenberger. Both are particularly enlightening as regards a ‘cost/benefit’ analysis of different approaches and also the concept of ‘energy density’ as per different means of generating power. I remember a young lady with a striking name … Zion Lights … advocating for Extinction Rebellion in a TV interview three or four years ago. She listened to Shellenberger, analysed his arguments and left XR to advocate for Nuclear energy. I would recommend either book if anyone is prepared to be challenged on what is surely the most pressing issues of this particular time.
