I think coal will last us for a while and we should over time be diversify our energy sources. Which America is looking to do more now. For instance, some of the power generated from coal should be generated with nuclear, solar, etc. This should bring down the rate of coal consumption and allow us to extend our usage of coal in producing energy for a longer period of time.
So I think energy diversification is the key.
Also, I think nuclear is a great alternative to coal,but for it to be a global option there has to be a lot of stuff done foreign policy wise and in the global security space.
Next gen nuclear reactors could use liquid thorium or some other isotope. While there would be a possibility of a foreign nation developing 'dirty bombs' its a much safer way than dealing with the possibility of something that could be refined into weapons-grade nuclear materials.
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I think coal will last us for a while and we should over time be diversify our energy sources. Which America is looking to do more now. For instance, some of the power generated from coal should be generated with nuclear, solar, etc. This should bring down the rate of coal consumption and allow us to extend our usage of coal in producing energy for a longer period of time.
So I think energy diversification is the key.
Also, I think nuclear is a great alternative to coal,but for it to be a global option there has to be a lot of stuff done foreign policy wise and in the global security space.
Next gen nuclear reactors could use liquid thorium or some other isotope. While there would be a possibility of a foreign nation developing 'dirty bombs' its a much safer way than dealing with the possibility of something that could be refined into weapons-grade nuclear materials.