Why Transitioning to Only Renewable Energy (Wind and Solar) will be Difficult [and Costly] for the U.S.

Renewable Energy (Other Energy Resources) / Economics, Batteries

A PBS News Hour Video: After millions of protesters marched around the globe to demand action on climate change, we more closely examine what policies they are proposing. Miles O’Brien joins William Brangham to discuss current sources of U.S. energy and what it would take to transition to all renewables, plus the outlook for nuclear power as the [unjustly called] infamous Three Mile Island plant closes [for no sound reason]. This accident caused no deaths or serious injuries. Only minor radiation was released. For a historical account, see:

http://i2mportal.com/search_resource.php?search_value=%22Three+Mile+Island%22#page=1

Miles O'Brien does a good job in representing the facts. We would only add that nuclear has the best safety record of all energy sources, but people have a residual fear of radiation. To understand this issue better, see:

http://i2mportal.com/search_resource.php?search_value=radiation#page=1 

The only major issue not discussed is the future cost of wind and solar. Operation and maintenance costs are skyrocketing. See:

http://i2mportal.com/search_resource.php?search_value=solar+wind+renewable+costs+operation+and+maintenance#page=1