Reducing reliability on fossil fuels comes in a number of ways. Nuclear is very expensive to set up in a country, it takes a long time to consult with the IAEA and set up a plan for the development of nuclear power (usually 10-15 years). read more
Fossil fuels—coal, natural gas, and oil—supply the vast majority of our energy needs, including more than two-thirds of US electricity generation. They have powered America for more than a century, but their production and use have significant health and environmental impacts, including air and water pollution, environmental degradation, and global warming. read more