Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Chile rethinking nuclear power

Considering that the entire country is on top of a tectonic subduction zone - and considering that the country (with marvelously spectacular scenery due to its geologic setting) is also host to numerous active volcanoes and has frequent large earthquakes - and considering that it has recently experienced both a big volcanic eruption and an earthquake-tsunami event of its own - I'm perfectly OK with the country of Chile not committing itself to nuclear power generation. If they actually need more power, solar is an option for them (solar fields in the high clear altitude), and they could always partner with Argentina to host a nuclear station and build a long transmission line over the mountains. It might not be the most aesthetically pleasing concept, but it beats the alternative.

Chile atomic energy support wanes post-Japan quake

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