I don't have any predictions or resolutions. I do hope that in the year ahead, there is not a major nuclear accident or the detonation of a nuclear bomb anywhere in the world. I also hope that the public and investors continue to abandon nuclear power in favor of efficiency, conservation and renewables.
The supporters of nuclear power are trying to crank up public support and investors for a variety of nuclear power projects. Unfortunately for them, energy efficiency and conservation are estimated to cost one fourth of the price of a new nuclear power plant. Wind power and cheap natural gas are estimated to be about half the cost of nuclear power.
I have been blogging recently about nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, it appears that another nuclear arms race may be underway. Nuclear powers are upgrading and expanding their arsenals while other states are trying to obtain nuclear weapons. Especially disquieting is the fact that the Russians are becoming increasingly belligerent and are rattling their nuclear saber at perceived enemies.
