Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

PamW

(1,825 posts)

2. EXACTLY!

Reply to NickB79 (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 5, 2013, 02:54 PM

Nov 2013

You need heat to help extract heavy oil from shale.

That heat can come from nuclear power, or it can even come from solar power.

It's not stupid to use nuclear power, if it's not stupid to use solar power.

It's usually good to listen to the people that are actually doing things; rather than those who sit on the sidelines and prognosticate about what can / can not be done, all the while having ZERO expertise or credentials in the field in question.

The good thing about science is that it is true, whether or not you believe in it.
--Neil deGrasse Tyson

PamW

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Nuclear/shale oil hybrid system recommended for AGW solution by MIT Nuclear Science Dept [View all] kristopher Nov 2013 OP

Yeah, it's a pretty stupid idea NickB79 Nov 2013 #1

EXACTLY! PamW Nov 2013 #2

My point was, it's stupid to extract this oil ANY way NickB79 Nov 2013 #3

NuScale wins DOE funding for small modular nuclear reactor technology kristopher Dec 2013 #5

Which shows that I'm consistent in what I say NickB79 Dec 2013 #8

Talk about comparing apples and oranges!!! kristopher Nov 2013 #4

Canada Considering Nuclear Reactors in Alberta Tar Sands Fields kristopher Dec 2013 #6

Toshiba Nuclear Reactor For Oil Sands To Be Operational By 2020: Reports kristopher Dec 2013 #7

ugh caraher Dec 2013 #9

A lot of nuclear proponents here attack me for pointing out... kristopher Dec 2013 #10

A 2005 MIT Nuclear Science & Engineering Dept paper on nuclear for oil sands kristopher Dec 2013 #11

"World Nuclear Assoc. - Representing the people and organizations of the global nuclear profession" kristopher Dec 2013 #12

"Embrace nuclear energy, Alberta: it’s the only way to lower oilsands GHGs" kristopher Dec 2013 #13