Nuclear Energy: Fueling the Future?

I found this very interesting show on FORA.tv about Nuclear Energy


People across the political spectrum are agreeing that we have to reduce our dependence on oil. But what's the best solution to the problem?

Nuclear energy has been hailed as a cheap and effective alternative energy source, but what are the safety risks associated with nuclear plants? What can we do with the waste? How is France, a country that relies heavily on nuclear power, dealing with these concerns?

Come find out everything you need to know about going nuclear from a panel of experts with a variety of opinions and perspectives - The Commonwealth Club of California

The Commonwealth Club of California
San Francisco, CA
Aug 4th, 2008

T. Boone Pickens - Reducing Oil Dependence

Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
Sep 22nd, 2008

Billionaire T. Boone Pickens presents his plan to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil at Georgetown University.

The plan is centered on generating electricity with wind while diverting natural gas from power generation to transportation fuel.

The True Costs of Renewable Energy

As utility costs mount ever higher, Americans now have real options to take home energy matters into their own hands with "green" systems that can pay for themselves in as little as a few years.

Among the choices: wind, solar, geothermal and a "microhydro" option that is potentially cheaper than a year's tuition at many state colleges.

Choosing the do-it-yourself route can offer the freedom of going partially or totally off the grid. And, if the energy generated exceeds your actual usage, you can even sell the excess juice to your utility company. But none of this is free. Here's how much change you should expect to kick in:

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