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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) walks out of moment of silence for Orlando victims [View all]Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)14. I just wish he weren't pro-nuke
I recognize that some environmentalists, notably James Hansen, have touted nuclear energy because they are so strongly (and correctly) opposed to the burning of coal and gas. Most of us, however, think that nuclear is not the way to go.
According to this article about the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Massachusetts:
Meanwhile, environmental groups are prodding federal regulators to shutter the plant even before 2019. Groups such as Environment Massachusetts view the plant's pending closure as an opportunity to expand the use of solar and wind power in the state. They rallied at the Statehouse last week, urging state officials to act.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat who represents Essex County and part of Middlesex, said the state shouldn't abandon nuclear energy. Energy companies, he said, should be investing in upgrades to their nuclear plants.
. . . .
"It's the best carbon-free energy source we have, and we're all going to be breathing the dirty air from coal and gas if we shut these plants down," Moulton said. "Obviously, Pilgrim has had some serious deficiencies and safety issues that need to be addressed, but I would rather have seen a plan to fix it than just shutting it down."
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat who represents Essex County and part of Middlesex, said the state shouldn't abandon nuclear energy. Energy companies, he said, should be investing in upgrades to their nuclear plants.
. . . .
"It's the best carbon-free energy source we have, and we're all going to be breathing the dirty air from coal and gas if we shut these plants down," Moulton said. "Obviously, Pilgrim has had some serious deficiencies and safety issues that need to be addressed, but I would rather have seen a plan to fix it than just shutting it down."
Trying to prop up a 43-year-old plant that has "serious deficiencies and safety issues" is a short-sighted approach.
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Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) walks out of moment of silence for Orlando victims [View all]
cali
Jun 2016
OP
God bless Rep. Moulton and the people who sent him to Washington to make a difference.
Boomerproud
Jun 2016
#7
Keep an eye on this guy. He is absolutely potential Presidential material!
bullwinkle428
Jun 2016
#8
they aren't nearly enough because we haven't been investing in them nt
passiveporcupine
Jun 2016
#25