Scotland boasts world-class energy resources, skills, and location. Instead of leveraging them pragmatically, policy risks turning the country into a cautionary tale.
Physics, real-world engineering, and economics keep the lights on, not slogans
Dams are worse
While many believe that nuclear is the most dangerous source of electricity, the designation actually belongs to major hydroelectric dams.
Burst of New Dams in Southwest China Produces Power and Public Ire
(March 22, 2011) Rachel Beitarie of Circle of Blue writes about the human costs of widespread megadam building in China.
Brazilian court halts mega dam for violating environmental regulations
(February 26, 2011) Bloomberg reports that construction of the $11 billion Belo Monte dam in Brazil has been halted by a Federal court decision, citing violation of 29 separate environmental regulations.
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