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Jim Lane

(11,175 posts)
14. I just wish he weren't pro-nuke
Fri Jun 17, 2016, 11:38 AM
Jun 2016

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."


Trying to prop up a 43-year-old plant that has "serious deficiencies and safety issues" is a short-sighted approach.



This guy has guts: He says unequivocally that Trump is "treasonous" cali Jun 2016 #1
Right on! The guy's not afraid to call out that shitstain tRump. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #28
Kick nt Tree-Hugger Jun 2016 #2
Thank you Rep. Moulton. riversedge Jun 2016 #3
MA continues to put some of our best into service in general Blue_Adept Jun 2016 #4
I agree - I am proud of my state and who we send to smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #9
That's how I usually feel Blue_Adept Jun 2016 #13
Yes, you do. You grow some good politicians there cali Jun 2016 #11
I just wish we saw more of this elsewhere around the country Blue_Adept Jun 2016 #12
well, my state is equal to yours. cali Jun 2016 #15
The northeast is generally good for this Blue_Adept Jun 2016 #16
well, NH has a lot of wingnuts in its enormous legislature cali Jun 2016 #18
Maine's problem is a distinct one... Chan790 Jun 2016 #29
I believe Seths qualifications are far more superior to the republicans Jim Beard Jun 2016 #5
A big thank you to my Rep. Stand your ground! n/t Paper Roses Jun 2016 #6
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
Completely agree. smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #10
I just wish he weren't pro-nuke Jim Lane Jun 2016 #14
I confess: I'm really conflicted about nuclear power cali Jun 2016 #20
Wind, solar, hydro, geo, bio passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #21
and none of them, at this point, are anywhere near enough cali Jun 2016 #23
they aren't nearly enough because we haven't been investing in them nt passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #25
I'm guessing you see some force to Hansen's argument? Jim Lane Jun 2016 #26
Yes, pretty much. I was certainly all for shutting down VT Yankee cali Jun 2016 #27
K&R... spanone Jun 2016 #17
Sounds like a good guy - packman Jun 2016 #19
Wow. Awesome. And I wish reporters would choose their words Ilsa Jun 2016 #22
Actually, I think that's a good point. cali Jun 2016 #24
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