Ummmm...delicious....let's distribute lead AND polymers all over the world for the solar energy fantasy.

[wysimdnwyg]

14. To be honest, I find that offensive

Comparing the idea that people - rightfully, IMO - have concerns about nuclear power generation to the ridiculous notion that voters with “concerns” about Harris might vote for Trump instead is absurd.

One is being aware that nuclear facilities have a documented history of massive environmental impacts (see Fukushima and Chernobyl, as well as the many concerns - there’s that word again - about the waste). The other is suggesting someone would vote for the convicted felon and adjudicated rapist because Harris is a bit ambiguous with her Middle East policy. Both statements may be true, as ridiculous as the notion is regarding Harris/Trump, but that doesn’t make the analogy appropriate.


As for solar energy, I don’t know of anyone who has suggested that solar will be the savior energy source by itself. It’s part of the package, and with the way growth is trending, it’s going to be a big part. But it’s still just part of the equation. Wind, geothermal, nuclear, even tidal and other niche technologies will also be part of the path away from fossil fuels. And yet, none of those technologies are without issues of their own. But don’t let the fact that an emerging solar technology comes with an environmental risk take away from the fact that it’s exponentially better than continued use of fossil fuels.