Energy: We're Still Vulnerable


	Energy: We're Still Vulnerable

muckdog

11-5-2008 1:55 AM

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energy, nuclear, power, solar, wind, oil

muckdog says:

Indeed. We need more nuclear power plants. We need to begin NOW because of the time it takes to build them. Solar and wind are just a fantasy and can't provide enough reliable power.

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