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"No to nuclear" [ASR] Monkey Week 4 prompt #3 (288w)

It's a 13 minute walk from Ponnya's workplace to home. I timed it tonight. No need for a car. There are 14 floors which include parking, a pool, a fitness center... no 20 acre suburban sprawl. Thailand is more compact even in rural areas. People live in communities and aren't as isolated from others (nor as fearful of them).

In Montana they could build with better heating/cooling in mind, and not build throwaway structures that fall apart in 30 years. We have good water, so that's not an issue. We have a good bus system (free) that old folks don't like to use. Education may be the key.

In Kansas they can use solar; in the Great Lakes, wind. In Costa Rica they already use hydro-thermal and I grew up with hydro-electric... but people need to learn how to use less. Are 200 watt lights really necessary? Is a personal truck needed to haul a load from Costco to their 3 basement freezers? Is 75 degrees F necessary in winter and 65 in summer? Can people share? Old farmers sure did. In many places in the world they still do.

No... I don't believe that nuclear power is the answer. There are plenty of options available and some just need tweaking. Even coal, petroleum and natural gas have their place. That said:

1. Live close to work and food; walk or take public transportation.

2. Build better and be willing to share. It cuts costs and waste.

3. Learn to value personal relationships over possessions.

4. Be less greedy. Be less fearful.

5. Focus on locally sourced options but be willing to join others.

No, I don't believe nuclear power is the answer.

With advances in technology and construction, should generating electricity start employing nuclear energy again? NO.

~288 words