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It has to do with market forces and politics.

Disclaimer: These are not necessarily my views, but views I believe others hold.

A: Nuclear energy is dangerous and a terrorism threat (political)

B: Electric vehicles are not practical (market) and there is a ton of money in oil (market) and our relationship to the oil providers is frail (political)

C: Wind energy is not very profitable (market) or practical (market) because the technology isn't there to harness it efficiently

I agree with most of my market reasons, but the political ones I think are unfounded.

I also think that there is a great reward awaiting those who find a way to make electric vehicles and wind power practical and profitable (and a great deal of headache awaiting those who attempt to change the political aspect of energy).

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