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The rise of artificial intelligence will drive a surge in electricity demand that’ll initially be met by fossil fuels, before nuclear replaces that source, the head of a body advising Japan’s top utility said.

bloomberg.comFossil Fuels Initially Needed for AI Boom, Nuclear Expert SaysThe rise of artificial intelligence will drive a surge in electricity demand that’ll initially be met by fossil fuels, before nuclear replaces that source, the head of a body advising Japan’s top util...

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Yeah, lets listen to fossil and nuclear interests about our future grid. Meanwhile, back in reality, over 95% of ALL new generation worldwide is now renewables.

We’ve got to stop adding new sources of carbon demand while attempt to decarbonise. It’s like taking up nicotine patches while continuing to smoke. We need to tax carbon and let the market figure out the comparative value to society of crypto, AI and steel. www.freewheeling.info/blog/carbon-...

freewheeling.infoIt’s time to tax carbon — FreewheelingNext week, Rachel Reeves will deliver her first budget. This is why it should include a carbon tax.

I think there are newer types of nuclear energy generation that is safer than the older technology that produces nuclear waste. Does any have information about that ? Thanks.