tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post1124450263966692337..comments2023-09-18T08:06:41.790-04:00Comments on Cardboard Sea: Some thoughts on nuclear power.Cheryl Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15479983514518764344noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-11157215893167017542011-03-29T09:05:56.970-04:002011-03-29T09:05:56.970-04:00Ryan, this is where I got 240,000 from:
"Plu...Ryan, this is where I got 240,000 from:<br /><br />"Plutonium 239 has a half-life of approximately 24,000 years. That means that after 24,000 years half of the radioactivity contained in the plutonium will have decayed. However, the hazardous life of radioactive waste is at least ten times the half-life, therefore these wastes will have to be isolated from the environment for 240,000."<br /><br />It's in one of the Greenpeace articles I linked to.Cheryl Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479983514518764344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-76459679206545561042011-03-18T22:36:04.725-04:002011-03-18T22:36:04.725-04:00Well, I've witnessed Chernobyl. I've met a...Well, I've witnessed Chernobyl. I've met a few refugees from Chernobyl.. It's really scary.Dinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863576922751143601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-85073572127070769452011-03-18T17:50:01.912-04:002011-03-18T17:50:01.912-04:00I was doing some research for a student interior d...I was doing some research for a student interior design project and was curious about using wind turbines on the tops of buildings to fuel them independently from regular power sources. Turns out, Cleveland's location on Lake Erie makes it one of the highest wind generating cities of the U.S. A perfect location for wind turbines. So, it just makes me wonder why in the heck you don't see more of them.<br /><br />Also, I watch the Chernobyl documentary with my dad when I was a kid, and as a result, have spent my entire life terrified of nuclear power plants. Is it bad that I try not to think about it? I guess I'm not much of an activist.Mandi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13852544607989181915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-61266633861350586252011-03-18T16:53:35.815-04:002011-03-18T16:53:35.815-04:00Ironically, you did add an extra zero. It's 24...Ironically, you did add an extra zero. It's 24,000. Either way, that's a long time.<br /><br />There is a guy who wants to put solar panels in space. I think that's the way to go, personally.RyanThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998961409652200331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-34168401361245737842011-03-18T11:34:20.404-04:002011-03-18T11:34:20.404-04:00The initial investment for personal solar power in...The initial investment for personal solar power in your home is substantial, but not terrible (particularly if you're going to be in the home long-term) - within 4-5 years, you're likely to recoup all expenses easily (more quickly if you live in a consistently sunny area of the country - obviously, somewhere that's not Ohio) due to the checks you'd receive from the electrical company. It would be something to definitely check with such companies in your area prior to beginning the process (e.g. how they deal with power producers, rather than power consumers).<br /><br />Also, wind power is a viable option for the home, particularly if you live on a parcel of land with some substance to it. I believe that a beginning kit for a personal windmill system (which engages with power for your home) runs about $15,000.00. Again, that's not pennies, but you'll recoup that investment relatively quickly. For Ohio, I think wind would be a good way to go.adambearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929099927525374933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-82208291323996192352011-03-18T11:06:50.699-04:002011-03-18T11:06:50.699-04:00Aside from wind energy, solar power is an excellen...Aside from wind energy, solar power is an excellent alternative. In a lot of locations across the US you could put solar panels on your roof that would generate more power than you would actually use. That power can be sent back to the grid and used elsewhere. That would not likely be the case in all locations, but using some solar power each day over none is a huge improvement.Cheryl Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479983514518764344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-58387142301397211802011-03-18T11:00:00.403-04:002011-03-18T11:00:00.403-04:00hey cheryl... go buy some potassium iodide supplem...hey cheryl... go buy some potassium iodide supplements. they can help you against radiation. for reals. my dad is an incredible nutritionist and says it can protect your system. <br /><br />http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12784774eve/cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766458294899384821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890937925928353525.post-54333013616125942982011-03-18T10:56:44.624-04:002011-03-18T10:56:44.624-04:00Other than wind energy, I'd like to know what ...Other than wind energy, I'd like to know what other renewable energy options there are, or that you think are better. :)<br /><br />I've also heard (hear-say, great source, huh?) that wind energy is speculated to change the climate because it literally slows the wind and steals the energy.blind irish piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13781314774264492284noreply@blogger.com