In the trenches of Australia's climate wars, our conservative Leader of the Opposition is currently proposing... nuclear power stations
Which is not, in itself, a stupid thing to say! Nuclear power plants do indeed produce power without carbon emissions! Huzzah!
But Australia currently has no nuclear power plants. Nada. Zip. We would be starting from absolute scratch, with no infrastructure or local expertise. We do have uranium, so that's something, I guess.
Meanwhile, Australia has the highest level of domestic rooftop solar generation in the world.
Experts have said getting online power would take a decade and be ruinously expensive. Basically they are pointing and laughing. But our very own Potato is persisting, because fuck renewables, right?
I think they’re nice, but they’re not a Mustang and shouldn’t be called that. The actual current generation Mustang would be a total beast if electrified.
"So far, however, Biden’s climate change policies, his biggest achievement if you ask me, have for various reasons gone largely unnoticed by many voters."
For some reason. Ya know, I'd be as ignorant about Biden's climate accomplishments as most, if it wasn't for Wonkette. Mostly you, Dok. It's not covered by the MSM. But sure, Biden is old and Trump said something outrageous, we sure do know that!
Apart from the IRA, the BIL, the CHIPS act, the Paris Agreement, the power plant standards, procurement of electric vehicles, the moratorium on oil and gas leasing on public lands, and all the other stuff, what has Joe Biden ever done for the climate?
Thanks for this climate series. I agree that the Biden Administration has done more than any other to fight climate change. I am very pleased with the advances and increases in the amount of renewable energy now on the grid and coming soon. My only serious concern is the Administration's zealous backing of new commercial nuclear power plants. They cost a huge amount that will be provided by taxpayer subsidies, take a long time to build and in fact, will be threatened by the heat and storms now occurring. And they make waste that we have no answer for. I celebrate renewables and love EVs but will be fighting nukes in any way I can.
I don’t blame you for being pessimistic on the nukes. BUT. Fukushima was basically a woodshed with a reactor inside in a vulnerable area. Over the 70 or so years since it was built we have learned quite a bit
AND. BIG. AND. It is now possible that what is currently the radioactive waste. Could possibly be repurposed to produce energy until the end of its half life
Beyond that. Even if we decide to go all-in on nuclear because it's great for base load and all that: how long before the first new plants that are being dreamt up start delivering power? 25 years?
We're much better off overbuilding solar and wind, and plugging in batteries as fast as they can be produced. That's far better and cheaper than decades of delay and emissions and accelerating climate crisis.
Yes, this is so great! Any issues/policies a person cares about require a livable planet to implement. Trump would absolutely decimate our chances of slowing climate change at all, so enumerating Biden’s environmental wins loudly and often is really important.
One brilliant idea I've seen in use is solar panels OVER parking lots. So the cars are in the shade and the panels get the sun and make electrics. Good times! Plus, you don't fry when getting into your car.
It's almost like most news orgs deliberately don't cover stuff like this because it WOULD boost him among younger voters, which their Republican billionaire owners don't want.
Also, harder to understand than "Joe Biden Old!" and "Donald Trump a convicted felon!" because it requires reading comprehension and the attention span of something longer than a flea. i.e. NOT the news orgs prime audiences.
Whether it’s Donald Trump staging an insurrection on January 6, 2021 or Joe Biden running for a second term, both sides show an obsessive urge to stay in power.
Granted I might've missed a past Court decision about this, but in a purely textual sense the Second Amendment doesn't explicitly guarantee the right to manufacture or sell firearms.
In the trenches of Australia's climate wars, our conservative Leader of the Opposition is currently proposing... nuclear power stations
Which is not, in itself, a stupid thing to say! Nuclear power plants do indeed produce power without carbon emissions! Huzzah!
But Australia currently has no nuclear power plants. Nada. Zip. We would be starting from absolute scratch, with no infrastructure or local expertise. We do have uranium, so that's something, I guess.
Meanwhile, Australia has the highest level of domestic rooftop solar generation in the world.
Experts have said getting online power would take a decade and be ruinously expensive. Basically they are pointing and laughing. But our very own Potato is persisting, because fuck renewables, right?
Conservatives suck.
Saved... but I do wish there was a way to send this to the offspring that would guarantee that he'd read it.
I won't stop trying, though.
I've Clipped and Saved. Will forward.
I have done my part : No Great Grandkids because No Grandkids because No Kids! Please... please hold your applause!
Yah! When's he goingg to do any climate things FOR ME?
Still waiting for my pony, or a Mustang Mach E in a pinch.
I saw an electric Mustang at the showroom. It was nice. It was also $60K.
I think they’re nice, but they’re not a Mustang and shouldn’t be called that. The actual current generation Mustang would be a total beast if electrified.
"So far, however, Biden’s climate change policies, his biggest achievement if you ask me, have for various reasons gone largely unnoticed by many voters."
For some reason. Ya know, I'd be as ignorant about Biden's climate accomplishments as most, if it wasn't for Wonkette. Mostly you, Dok. It's not covered by the MSM. But sure, Biden is old and Trump said something outrageous, we sure do know that!
I happen to read and consume a lot of climate news, but Dok fills in some gaps that I didn't know about.
You're doing a real service here, Wonkette!
The thing about that is, I'm positive what he's saying is true.
Luxury homes on these beaches are losing value fast, as effects of climate change hit hard [https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/14/luxury-homes-on-these-beaches-are-losing-value-fast-as-effects-of-climate-change-hit-hard.html]
Gosh, who could have predicted that?!?
Finally, it's affecting rich people. Something. Will. Get. Done.
Oddly enough, those radical libs in the insurance industry did.
But why would Republicans listen to those guys.
Have they considered building up the shore with dead bodies from India from the most recent heat wave there?
Apart from the IRA, the BIL, the CHIPS act, the Paris Agreement, the power plant standards, procurement of electric vehicles, the moratorium on oil and gas leasing on public lands, and all the other stuff, what has Joe Biden ever done for the climate?
We don't burn a lotta ammo in Afghanistan anymore.
OK, but the freeze on leases on public lands was overruled in federal court, so Biden really hasn't done anything.
Thanks for this climate series. I agree that the Biden Administration has done more than any other to fight climate change. I am very pleased with the advances and increases in the amount of renewable energy now on the grid and coming soon. My only serious concern is the Administration's zealous backing of new commercial nuclear power plants. They cost a huge amount that will be provided by taxpayer subsidies, take a long time to build and in fact, will be threatened by the heat and storms now occurring. And they make waste that we have no answer for. I celebrate renewables and love EVs but will be fighting nukes in any way I can.
you and me both Judy! We seem to be alone on "wait what, Fukushima JUST HAPPENED DO YOU REMEMBER IT."
I don’t blame you for being pessimistic on the nukes. BUT. Fukushima was basically a woodshed with a reactor inside in a vulnerable area. Over the 70 or so years since it was built we have learned quite a bit
AND. BIG. AND. It is now possible that what is currently the radioactive waste. Could possibly be repurposed to produce energy until the end of its half life
Nothing wrong with an open mind. Right?
Beyond that. Even if we decide to go all-in on nuclear because it's great for base load and all that: how long before the first new plants that are being dreamt up start delivering power? 25 years?
We're much better off overbuilding solar and wind, and plugging in batteries as fast as they can be produced. That's far better and cheaper than decades of delay and emissions and accelerating climate crisis.
Bring back Fukuppy!
This is amazing, Dok. Thanks for putting it together and in advance for the future columns! Sharing and bookmarking and sharing some more.
Yes, this is so great! Any issues/policies a person cares about require a livable planet to implement. Trump would absolutely decimate our chances of slowing climate change at all, so enumerating Biden’s environmental wins loudly and often is really important.
If you put solar panels over all the crop land, who is going to grow the feedstock for our factory farms?
One brilliant idea I've seen in use is solar panels OVER parking lots. So the cars are in the shade and the panels get the sun and make electrics. Good times! Plus, you don't fry when getting into your car.
It's almost like most news orgs deliberately don't cover stuff like this because it WOULD boost him among younger voters, which their Republican billionaire owners don't want.
Also, harder to understand than "Joe Biden Old!" and "Donald Trump a convicted felon!" because it requires reading comprehension and the attention span of something longer than a flea. i.e. NOT the news orgs prime audiences.
Exactly.
Ding
Ding
Fucking DING!
The NYT was going to do a huge piece on Biden’s climate change record but then he bent over slow to retie a shoe and it got pushed.
Dang, I wish this were hyperbole.
NYT Pitchbot:
Whether it’s Donald Trump staging an insurrection on January 6, 2021 or Joe Biden running for a second term, both sides show an obsessive urge to stay in power.
Bob Cesca
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Granted I might've missed a past Court decision about this, but in a purely textual sense the Second Amendment doesn't explicitly guarantee the right to manufacture or sell firearms.
12:15 PM - Jun 14, 2024