Clean Over Green

摘要

At least eight states, along with the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, now have targets for 100% fossil-fuel-free electricity generation within the next several deadlines. This won't equate to 100% renewable energy, though. Instead, some states are adopting clean energy plans that include nuclear generating capacity. This strategy is controversial, with many environmentalists concerned about the issue of nuclear waste. However, some see the technology as the lesser of two evils as climate change fears prioritize the elimination of carbon emissions over a wholesale turn to truly renewable resources.