{"id":762,"date":"2007-05-21T23:31:08","date_gmt":"2007-05-21T21:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/en.greenmedia.md\/?p=762"},"modified":"2007-05-21T23:31:08","modified_gmt":"2007-05-21T21:31:08","slug":"how-about-never-refilling-your-tank-for-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvaeco.org\/how-about-never-refilling-your-tank-for-25-years.html","title":{"rendered":"How about never refilling your tank for 25 years?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filed under: Etc.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>First I am going to pose a question, then, I am going to make a statement. Here goes: Is nuclear power good or bad? In this particular example<\/a>, a new submarine for the British Royal Navy is powered by its very own nuclear reactor, and said nuclear reactor will power the machine for its entire expected 25-year lifespan. While the idea of never needing to refill a gas tank or recharge batteries sounds great, the question is whether nuclear power is a good option. Like I said earlier, this example is a submarine, but much of the world is powered by nuclear reactors, which generate steam from the immense heat generated therein. So, in a sense, some of the many electric cars that may hit the roads could be powered by a nuclear reactor. Is that good or bad? <\/p>\n

Alright, now for a statement. It seems to me that a major stumbling block to fixing our environment is the cost associated with the clean-up process. I have noticed, as I am sure you have as well, that budget concerns<\/a> seem to take a back seat when talking about military projects. I am not going to get into the debate on money spent for defense purposes, but I will say that we should consider the defense of our entire planet (oddly enough, against ourselves) as at least equally as important. But, sadly, I would have to say that we do not. Comments are welcome.<\/p>\n

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