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Old 02-08-2013, 08:37 PM   #485 (permalink)
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1) how is forcing them to use unreliable and expensive energy supposed to make them better off.
I think "unreliable and expensive" is a pretty good description of the current fossil fueled power systems of most 3rd world countries.
At least no-one forced them into nuclear.

It has begun. 32 year service life. 60 years to decommission:

Duke Energy to Shut Crystal River Reactor in Florida - Bloomberg

Fossil fuels?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1025172926.htm

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