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Re: Energy & Sweden
If Sweden can purchase enough electricity from outside sources
economically, then more power to them (pun intended). However, I think it
is short sighted to completely dismiss nuclear power...and yes the U.S. is
just as guilty about it's energy future...planning doesn't seem to extend
much beyond the next election cycle.
An unfortunate truth is that science always takes a backseat to politics
and religion. Will our current course be changed? Only if you head towards
the second star to the right and straight on till morning!
DJWHitfill
Opinions expressed are mine and do not reflect official policies or
positions of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
"Bjorn Cedervall"
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In 1999 we exported 7.5 TWh (electricity). For the year 2000 the import was
about 4.5 TWh. The prognosis say that we may have to import 10 TWh (about 7
% of the total need) electricity and then again next year. Sweden still has
11 NPPs providing roughly half of the electricity needed. We still have
some
people who want to see all nuclear power shut down (I see a bad snow storm
outside my window in Stockholm and must soon go home - absolutely terrible
climate - it was down to about zero F here a few days ago).
My personal reflections and ideas only,
Bjorn Cedervall bcradsafers@hotmail.com
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