Nuclear

The discussion of how nuclear energy will solve the problems of climate change comes in two parts. The first is generating electric power and the second is power for transportation and heating. The amount of power generated must be enough to provide the electricity needed to run the economy but have enough excess power to synthesize liquid fuels. As an added benefit the excess power can be used to produce hydrogen for fuel and to desalt sea water. Liquid fuels are made by combining hydrogen with carbon dioxide to produce hydrocarbons like methane and/or larger molecules like diesel. The carbon is removed from the air and added back to the air when burned. This provides a source of carbon neutral fuel for airplanes, ocean liners and heavy farm, construction and military vehicles. Nuclear is quietly making a come back as people realize that wind and solar cause too much damage to the environment.