Originally Posted by
WIlliam Maroldo
I think Mike has given a compelling reason that wind farms, especially on land, are ecologically a bad idea. Also wind and solar, even with the best forecasts, will only supply a small percentage of energy requirements. Even solar requires substantial land use, which just adds to wildlife's most serious threat; loss of habitat.
I'm in the multi-source of energy camp, and nuclear has clear advantages. Accidents, other than Chernobyl of course, have been relatively rare, and do not in any way justify the fear that exists in public opinion. In my estimation, nuclear has far less of an environmental impact than any other energy source.
One needs to ask why deep water drilling and any offshore drilling is done in the first place(in the US), where it is much more likely to cause serious environmental damage with an accident, when it could be done on land where accidents have far less environmental impact, and are much easier to deal with if they occur. I think I know the answer, but will refrain from any political discussion. regards~Bill