[Deathridesahorse]

Of more importance is the reason as to why would it need considerable back up in the short term? Perhaps, because we can't stop producing endless shite 24 hours a day?

Because we rather like being alive. But seriously, you really need to consider that our demand for energy on tap is not just some greedy evil habit, but a means to live a quality life. A means to look after the vulnerable, to support an economy that, on the whole, is successful and has brought health and prosperity to millions. To ignore nuclear will be to put all that in jeapody for no good reason. It is an irrational fear that is holding society back.
However, your self loathing is showing. Well done for your honesty.

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"Now that humans means transcend all human measure and pile up wealth to impoverish the heart...."(The Merchants Wheel, Les Murray)

The gap between rich and poor is forever increasing, the sky is about to fall on our heads because of it and you say I am irrational.

As you must respect women, dope and cigarettes so you must also respect the environment in which you live: it's as simple and unscary as that: DON'T GO NUCLEAR just so you can walk around town and say NUCLEAR every so often because it's pointless.

You are chasing a blind wave of treasure, sir!