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Thread #149861   Message #3490823
Posted By: Stringsinger
15-Mar-13 - 03:44 PM
Thread Name: BS: Problems with Solar Energy
Subject: RE: BS: Problems with Solar Energy
One solution to the problem of creating energy would be to use less of it.
Even with a Solar solution, it's better than the detrimental health costs associated with fracking, coal plants and nuclear power. The problems are much greater with these.

When you discuss dependability, you have to factor in the cost of curtailing radiation,
poisoning of the ground water and the emission of carbon. People living near nuclear plants have a higher incidence of cancer, thyroid problems and possible transferring of genetic
damage to future generations. Reported incidents of lung problems, asthma, headaches and disorientation are associated with gas fracturing. The amount of carbon from coal burning plants makes it more problematic although nuclear radiation and chemicals are a far greater problem.

Whatever the disadvantages of Solar technology, this is outweighed by the propensity of
the extinction of our species through global warming and more Chernobyls and Fukushimas
which are bound to happen in the U.S. and other countries.

I think mankind's survival is more of a priority.

A lot of these Solar Energy problems could be solved if there were not the Energy Companies blocking it and the will of the people stronger. However, the Alternative
Energy is coming in fast and could develop an antidote to these problems before
mankind commits environmental suicide.