Re: GIMP 3.0.0-RC1

On 1/8/25 10:34 AM, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

On 08/01/2025 14:02, Chris Ahlstrom wrote:

No, it is not the people who dont want nucler, it is the oil gas and
renewable companies who don't want nuclear, and who spend an enormous
amount of money on negative propaganda and buying politicians and
regulators, who tell you that the people don't want nuclear.

Well, we know that, at some point, oil and gas will become scarce and
expensive.
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I'm not sure what's in the nuclear objection for "renewables", though.

 If you have a nuclear grid there is no point in having any renewable energy whatsoever. It simply adds cost complexity and unreliability for no benefit whatsoever.

   Ummmmm ... depends on your goals. Less nuke may also
   be a longer-term goal due to waste disposal and safety
   issues.
   So, to each problem, the best solution - short/medium/long
   term.

Renewable companies are only too aware of the fact that widespread adoption of nuclear power means the end of wind and solar.

   Not everyone/everything is 'on the grid', at least
   not conveniently/economically. I think solar-PV
   does have various useful niches. It can also be
   a 'back-up' for more remote communities if the
   grid segment goes down ... power the most vital
   municipal systems - water/sewer, hospitals, comms.
   Hey, why do you think UPS units sell so well ?  :-)
   Perovskite PV cells have been steadily improving -
   now pushing into silicon territory. If you need
   to replace silicon cells every 20 years that's
   a huge expense - but Perovskite is aiming at
   ultra-thin films ... something that can come
   on a big roll of mylar and even just glued to
   support structures. If the 20-year expense is
   suddenly like the price of a can of whitewash
   then the picture looks MUCH better.
   I'd eventually like to see PVs replace almost
   all conventional power plants - even nukes.
   However I'm well aware that the tech and
   expense for the cells - plus storage - are
   generally NOT there yet. Until those factors
   look much better then PV is more of a 'fetish'.