Water, jobs and a cleaner environment. Wouldn’t it be great if we could accomplish all three for our San Joaquin Valley? Believe it or not, a nuclear power generating plant on the west side of our Valley would do it.
Such a plant would economically power a facility that desalinates the unusable water available. The construction of the nuclear plant itself will provide many jobs.
The economical power produced would attract new business providing more jobs. An operating nuclear power plant provides zip for greenhouse gasses. It provides electrical power 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, whether the wind blows and/or the sun shines or not.
Concern for the nuclear waste is legitimate. Let’s recycle it, just like the French do. The pipeline for equipment and material to build a nuclear power plant is getting plugged. China, Russia, India and several foreign nations are pursuing nuclear plants with a passion.
It’s time to take a good look at the California moratorium against nuclear power plants and get serious about building some. Let’s get off our reliance on foreign oil from countries that do not like us, only our money.
Dick Caglia
Fresno
A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee.com is prohibited. Before you post, please read the terms of use and obey these simple guidelines.
Here are the ground rules:
Contents of this site are © Copyright The Fresno Bee. All rights reserved.
E-Mail
Print
@Nyx.CommentBody@