re: #335 Desert Dog

Ok, Ok, Ok, Global Warming is real. We are the cause. So, who amongst the wise will enlighten us about what to do about it? Charles posted up thread that Cap and Trade does not go far enough.

Today only, I will grant unlimited power to anyone willing to step up and solve this problem. Ok, starting now, you have unlimited power, what will you do to solve this problem?

This is an actual question, not a joke. Please give us the scientific plans to solve this problem.

Implement a solar+wind+battery program, power grid upgrade and trunk system starting now. Within 30 years and $400 Billion it will take care of ~60% of the total US power needs. The rest should be taken by building in new nuclear and phasing out coal, keeping a few distributed modern coal plants on standby for emergencies and excessive peak needs.