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Rethinking Nuclear Power
transmorpher says...One of the things that makes me anti-nuclear is the radioactive and toxic waste. Weaponization, accidents and disasters all have a chance to happen, but are hypothetical. However, nuclear waste is created when things are running perfectly as planned, it's part of the plan.
http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/nuclear-wastes/radioactive-waste-management.aspx
"Direct disposal (after storage) to a geological repository. The material has very long-lived radioactivity, and will take about 300,000 years to reach the same level as the original ore.
Aqueous reprocessing to remove only uranium and plutonium. The material then only takes about 9000 years to reach the same level of radioactivity as the original ore."
I love how they say "only about 9000 years" like it's not a big deal hahah
Renewable green energy all the way :-)
I used to be anti-nuclear. The basis for this was one part "oh no, meltdowns!" and one part anti-war. The second part of this concern happened when I learned that the material in warheads is refined in nuclear reactors.
As I continued my research I learned that newer reactors can be built that do not enrich weapons-grade material. They can't be used for bombs.
With the new reactor technology, I was left with only the concern around meltdowns. Even with older technology, meltdowns are very rare. Newer technology---like what's mentioned in this video--is even safer..
Now, I'm an old hippie, and I still prefer solar and wind (in my ideal world) but my concern over nuclear was pretty much put to rest with all that I've learned.
As long as the powerplants are designed in such a way that they do not create material that can be weaponized, I'm pretty much okay with it.
Rethinking Nuclear Power
transmorpher says...Nuclear is certainly better than coal... but wind/solar/hydro/geothermal is the way to go.
Smarter Everyday - BIGGER BULLET BEATS Prince Rupert's Drop?
transmorpher says...Smarter Everyday except some days hah. The triboluminesence is pretty cool though.
I know it's science and shit, but these videos are pretty stony, too.
If High School and College Textbooks Were Honest
transmorpher says...In the EU university is free in most countries..... It's great
The problem isn't the textbooks, but rather the extreme end of capitalism running rampant.
What if money was no object?
transmorpher says...If money was no object, I'd carry out the plot of Moonraker, only I'd do it successfully cause I know that Bond is going to be in the other shuttle.
Water on the Moon?
transmorpher jokingly says...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5I7i5vu2Q
So, whaling the seas of cheese?
Toasted Walnut Potato Salad - You Suck at Cooking
transmorpher says...I'm only stirring
(edit) never mind...you obviously can't help yourself.
Toasted Walnut Potato Salad - You Suck at Cooking
transmorpher jokingly says...Careful guys, it's vegan
Severe Parkinson's Disease before and after using Cannabis
transmorpher says...I think it's kind of funny that he's decided to go on a road trip after getting high
Pretty amazing that he can ride a bike with such a simple treatment, which is virtually side-effect free.
Adam Ruins Everything - Climate Change
transmorpher says...There is no choice, we have to do both if we want to actually stop climate change.
Don't make me choose between electricity and bacon. The pigs are gonna loose.
How do you balance 104 nails on the head of one?
transmorpher jokingly says...Alternate Title: How do you if you have too much free time on your hands.
Adam Ruins Everything - Climate Change
transmorpher says...You don't have to change your entire way of life, all you have to do is stop eating animal products - which account for 51% of Global Warming. http://www.cowspiracy.com/facts/
What does this mean? It means that even if the governments and technology could give us entirely sustainable electricity and transport, then global warming would still destroy the planet, because of the gases released from the 80+ billion farm animals raised each year.
The good news is though, that as individuals we have the power to save the world, with every meal.
Bon appetite, Planeteers: http://tinyurl.com/jfh5wfw
Overpopulation - The Human Explosion Explained
transmorpher says...Oversimplified codswallop
The Strange Effects of Diamond Dust
transmorpher says...Pretty clever for aliens to host their own fake youtube science show to help hide their abduction beams.
The Sinister Reason Weed is Illegal
transmorpher jokingly says...Still you gotta wonder what it does to your brain if it makes you enjoy "Dude, where's my car?"