At a glance, the low number of citations seems correlated with a low grade for public integrity. More corrupt states have less careful inspection. http://www.stateintegrity.org/
There has been pretty steady effort on this. It takes generations of PhDs to get this job done and it does not really scale up once the funding profile has been set. The main goal was to have fusion ready for when the coal ran out. We seem to be on track. There is a potential tritium bottle neck which may suffer from scarce uranium resources. But renewables seem to be putting fission out of business so perhaps that shortage may never come to pass. But the weakening of fission's prospects suggests that fusion may face the same economic hurtle. Wind, solar and batteries keep getting cheaper and cheaper as they scale. It will be very hard for fuel based energy systems of any sort to compete.
Since the purpose of the debt ceiling legislation is to avoid borrowing more than we can repay, it ought to have automatic revenue functions should borrowing reach the ceiling. The 14th Amendment requires no less. A suitable revenue measure would be to impose tariffs on imports from debt holders. This can assure confidence that the debt will be honored.
In numeracy, the US seems to have the widest spread in scores and Japan the narrowest. This suggests that the problem of leaving people behind in math (the Barbie effect) can be addressed substantially here. Move from "math is hard" to "math is expected" and our mean will shift up a lot.
The shutdown by the Grinch was expensive as well. But what really matters is that congress thinks it knows better than the people. If the government is closed, we have nowhere to address our petitions. But that is a First Amendment Right put in place to deter tyranny. You don't know if you have the consent of the governed if you are refusing to hear them. So, now were are deprived of that Right and tyrants rule. http://slashdot.org/journal/527327/shutting-down-the-right-to-petition
Just click "log in" in the upper right and you'll be offered a chance to get a laughably high user number like mine. I think you are mistaken on a number of areas here. For example, people can buy flood insurance. They can't buy nuclear accident insurance.
The problem seems to be not knowing if the clean up will happen or not. Since no one knows how to do the job, that is not too surprising. But, at least there is a promise of compensation for lost property if the clean up is a no go. If the same thing were to happen at Indian Point, the NRC has said there would be zero compensation. http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/09/new-york-wonders-where-nuclear-cleanup-funds-would-come/70800/?oref=ng-dropdown And, if you check your home owners policy, there is nothing there either.
I think you misunderstand the role of petition. For example, a company may petition the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to change the rules to allow them to distribute tritium without a license. Those rules exist under an existing legislative authority but they don't require new legislation to change, only new rule making. The public may comment on the petition, essentially making supportive or counter petitions. I, for example, think that tritium is a potential sensitive tracer for a terrorist nuclear weapon and records should be kept of existing legitimate tritium locations to make it easier to know where they are. So, I let the NRC know about that. That is a form of petition, a petition to consider the public safety. It seems to me that it is unconstitutional to fail to consider these petitions.
If the government is shut, there is no way for a petition to be received. Boehner seems to be infringing our rights. All three branches receive petitions, the courts perhaps the most of all.
Gas prices have had the largest effect thus far. But while the cost of gas is projected to stay low, the cost of wind is projected to go even lower so it is even more of a threat going forward. Same goes for solar.
One of our Rights in the Bill of Rights is the right to petition our government. This is implemented in all sorts of ways. There are appeals processes when benefits are denied, the White House runs a petition lottery of sorts and rule making has public input mechanisms. I'm wondering: if this Right is impeded by the Speaker's shutdown, is the shutdown unconstitutional?
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At a glance, the low number of citations seems correlated with a low grade for public integrity. More corrupt states have less careful inspection. http://www.stateintegrity.org/
There has been pretty steady effort on this. It takes generations of PhDs to get this job done and it does not really scale up once the funding profile has been set. The main goal was to have fusion ready for when the coal ran out. We seem to be on track. There is a potential tritium bottle neck which may suffer from scarce uranium resources. But renewables seem to be putting fission out of business so perhaps that shortage may never come to pass. But the weakening of fission's prospects suggests that fusion may face the same economic hurtle. Wind, solar and batteries keep getting cheaper and cheaper as they scale. It will be very hard for fuel based energy systems of any sort to compete.
I know, I know. And if you stick a pin in the doll, Natalie Wood will roll over in her grave.
Since the purpose of the debt ceiling legislation is to avoid borrowing more than we can repay, it ought to have automatic revenue functions should borrowing reach the ceiling. The 14th Amendment requires no less. A suitable revenue measure would be to impose tariffs on imports from debt holders. This can assure confidence that the debt will be honored.
"Far from moving away from solar, they are thoroughly enjoying it's benefits and building more."
You speak truer than you know.... http://cleantechnica.com/2013/09/25/france-tax-conventional-power-accelerate-shift-renewables/
In fact, it is the economics of France's new build that is changing their mind on nuclear energy. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/03/us-edf-nuclear-flamanville-idUSBRE8B214620121203
Nuclear power has a negative learning curve. France is trying to move away from it. You can read about the opportunity cost of building new nuclear power plants here. http://www.rmi.org/Knowledge-Center/Library/E09-01_NuclearPowerClimateFixOrFolly Even existing nuclear power is turning out to be uneconomical. http://will.illinois.edu/nfs/RenaissanceinReverse7.18.2013.pdf
When you do the math, nuclear turns out to be the most expensive option. http://www.rmi.org/RFGraph-Electricity_scenarios
Apple sells an adapter for USB. Costs the same as their cable.
In numeracy, the US seems to have the widest spread in scores and Japan the narrowest. This suggests that the problem of leaving people behind in math (the Barbie effect) can be addressed substantially here. Move from "math is hard" to "math is expected" and our mean will shift up a lot.
The shutdown by the Grinch was expensive as well. But what really matters is that congress thinks it knows better than the people. If the government is closed, we have nowhere to address our petitions. But that is a First Amendment Right put in place to deter tyranny. You don't know if you have the consent of the governed if you are refusing to hear them. So, now were are deprived of that Right and tyrants rule. http://slashdot.org/journal/527327/shutting-down-the-right-to-petition
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is keeping track and can report to congress about the damage they are doing. Oh.. Wait... http://www.bls.gov/
Unarmed, from Stamford, Connecticut is being reported as victim of police shooting.
Or count...
Suspect shot by secret service. One capitol police officer injured. -Washington DC CBS affiliate report.
Jim,
Just click "log in" in the upper right and you'll be offered a chance to get a laughably high user number like mine. I think you are mistaken on a number of areas here. For example, people can buy flood insurance. They can't buy nuclear accident insurance.
It is interesting to see who is coming around to that point of view. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/09/24/national/ex-top-u-s-nuclear-regulator-counsels-end-to-atomic-power/
The problem seems to be not knowing if the clean up will happen or not. Since no one knows how to do the job, that is not too surprising. But, at least there is a promise of compensation for lost property if the clean up is a no go. If the same thing were to happen at Indian Point, the NRC has said there would be zero compensation. http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/09/new-york-wonders-where-nuclear-cleanup-funds-would-come/70800/?oref=ng-dropdown And, if you check your home owners policy, there is nothing there either.
There could be a niche for nuclear propulsion in aviation now that drones are so popular. But that sounds like overkill for a civilian power plant.
I wonder if delivering high quality meats by nuclear cargo plane could be a going concern? The e. coli should be DOA as a bonus....
The attacks continue. http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/11/07/10/0234250/millions-of-jellyfish-invade-nuclear-reactors
I think you misunderstand the role of petition. For example, a company may petition the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to change the rules to allow them to distribute tritium without a license. Those rules exist under an existing legislative authority but they don't require new legislation to change, only new rule making. The public may comment on the petition, essentially making supportive or counter petitions. I, for example, think that tritium is a potential sensitive tracer for a terrorist nuclear weapon and records should be kept of existing legitimate tritium locations to make it easier to know where they are. So, I let the NRC know about that. That is a form of petition, a petition to consider the public safety. It seems to me that it is unconstitutional to fail to consider these petitions.
It says no abridgeing by Congress of the Right peaceably to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Delay would seem to be abridging. So, yes, the Government must be open to the people, not shut down. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html
If the government is shut, there is no way for a petition to be received. Boehner seems to be infringing our rights. All three branches receive petitions, the courts perhaps the most of all.
Gas prices have had the largest effect thus far. But while the cost of gas is projected to stay low, the cost of wind is projected to go even lower so it is even more of a threat going forward. Same goes for solar.
One of our Rights in the Bill of Rights is the right to petition our government. This is implemented in all sorts of ways. There are appeals processes when benefits are denied, the White House runs a petition lottery of sorts and rule making has public input mechanisms. I'm wondering: if this Right is impeded by the Speaker's shutdown, is the shutdown unconstitutional?
Usually you want to multiply by pi when estimating the cost of a new technology. But with nukes it tends to be tau or pi^2 or pi^3.