Alternatives to nuclear
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Renewable Energy Futures Study from U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory concludes renewables can provide 80% of U.S. electricity by mid-century, even using currently available technology.
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Yet another major report that provides a path to a 100% renewable energy future before mid-century. This one is from the Institute for Policy Research and Development in London, led by two U.S. university professors.
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Major World Wildlife Fund study on how to bring the entire planet to 100% renewables by mid-century; includes explanation of why nuclear power is no solution to climate change or world’s energy future. Worthwhile.
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Battle of the Grids. New Greenpeace International report subtitled “How Europe can go 100% renewable and phase out dirty energy.” Though Europe focused, its implications apply elsewhere. How smart grids, micro grids and super grids will enable the transition from nuclear and fossil fuels to renewables.
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New study from DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory finds that offshore wind power potential alone equals more than 4,000 gigawatts, or about four times entire U.S. electrical demand. Check your state’s offshore wind potential!
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Nuclear Power’s Competitive Landscape. New presentation from Amory Lovins of Rocky Mountain Institute showing why nuclear power cannot compete with micropower—efficiency, renewables, etc. Devastating analysis for new nukes.
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Major new report from Synapse Energy Economics for the Civil Society Institute: Beyond Business as Usual: Investigating a Future without Coal and Nuclear Power in the U.S. Press release. Full report .
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Can we go carbon-free, nuclear-free! A resounding Yes! says a new report prepared for Greenpeace by German Aerospace Center (German counterpart to NASA). Energy [r]evolution: A sustainable USA concludes that a virtually carbon-free, nuclear-free energy future for the U.S. is possible by mid-century, at an acceptable economic cost. Download here.
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