Solving the oil crisis the stupid and short-sighted way

Our own guest-blogger John has certainly done his part to put the last nail in the nuclear coffin. Ye Gods, it is like some kind of undead zombie that won't stay slain.

Brad Plumer also weighs in with some sensible numbers. It's amazing how some back of the envelop calculations completely undermines the conventional wisdom that nuclear energy is faster and cheaper. Basically, being pro-nuclear allows those of the center-left persuasion to feel pleasantly contrarian while being proactive on the energy issue. There is little additional merit.