Well, I think in the long run future, it will have to be more solar energy. I think we will have to scale our activities to the limits of our ability to capture solar energy in benign ways. I'm not averse to using fossil fuels, but I think we need to use them slowly and with great respect for the capacity of the Earth to absorb the waste, something we've certainly not done. As for nuclear energy, that I consider very dangerous, given human frailties and, well, the problem of evil. It gives a large leverage, not only to mistakes, but to bad intentions.
08.05.2007, solar energy; nuclear energy
I have been a strong advodate of Herman Daly and a dedicated natural capitalist. But I think his view on Nuclear is not thoughtful - certianly there is potential for serious mistakes and bad intentions. But the same can be said for air planes. What is needed is a thoughtful discussion on applied Nuclear technology for the 21st century.
Tom Simon, 25.02.2010 15:34:09
I agree.
Chris, 14.01.2008 12:40:31
He is right, changing the point of view, from producing energy to absorbing waste, can be a brilliant solution to many problem....
pat, 09.01.2008 00:07:35
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Herman E. Daly is an ecological economist and professor at the Maryland School of Public Affairs. Prior to his work at the Maryland School of Public Affairs, he worked at the World Bank, where he was Senior Economist in the Environment Department, helping to develop policy guidelines related to sustainable development. While there, he was engaged in environmental operations work in Latin America. He is co-founder and associate editor of the journal, Ecological Economics. His interest in economic development, population, resources, and environment has resulted in over a hundred articles as well as numerous books. His awards include the Grawemeyer Award for ideas for improving World Order, of the Honorary Right Livelihood Award, the Heineken Prize for Environmental Science from the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Sophie Prize awarded by Norway.
