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08-02-2008, 08:20 PM (This post was last modified: 08-02-2008, 08:22 PM by Jester.)

I can't say that's a very convincing argument about the long term sustainability of nuclear power. At the very least, you run into this problem:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium#Thori..._a_nuclear_fuel

Nuclear fuel sources are not just restricted to easily mined Uranium. Nuclear power is not the answer to all questions (it notably does not answer "how do we get lots of power quickly and cheaply") but it is (so far) our best answer to the most important questions.

Also, from your own link at the IAEA:

"Based on the 2004 nuclear electricity generation rate of demand the amount is sufficient for 85 years, the study states. Fast reactor technology would lengthen this period to over 2500 years."

85 years may not seem like a long time to you, but 2500 is about as long term as anyone could wish for.

-Jester

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