We could also have taken action decades back without nuclear. That we didn't isn't the fault of either the pro or the anti-nuclear lobby. Both are insignificant compared to the pro-fossil lobby.
I am sure you will set an example for all of us to follow by cutting yourself of Fossil Fuel based products completely.
I just suggested Nuclear as it could have been a viable option. And saved Humanity to an extent till we figured out a solution. But, Good ideas don't stand the test of silly American politics.
Do keep us updated about your journey avoiding Fossil-fuel products.
Sure, they are bad. But as of today the products derived from fossil fuels are irreplaceable. Like the list of products I listed earlier. Unless of course, entire society is willing to give up on these products to save the world. Sadly, that's not ever going to happen. People and society work towards short term benefits.
The challenge with saving the environment is people get stuck in these 'my way or the highway' solutions.
No space for any middle ground. No compromise.
Every possible solution gets an opposition. Because there is probably no perfect solution. Yet.
Nuclear was not the only solution. It 'could have' helped. So can solar, wind and whatever.
We can still start working on implementing solutions that improve things. But we get stuck on asking for the impossible, and if that doesn't get done, we don't consider any other solution.
Whenever work starts on something, you will get a news article having an issue with that and suggesting something altogether different. All noise. No results.
Most would agree with this. Even school kids tell us that we should do this. The question to be answered is the 'How' ?
Please do enlighten me, how do you propose to stop using fossil fuel without giving up on energy needs of billions and derivative products like plastics and other things which are essential to humanity ?
Since last 4-5 comments you are saying that we should stop using Fossil Fuels. Great. Please explain the path forward.
Have a good day.