America is not our trusted ally.We shouldnt get tainted with these kind of choclaty speech.Why we require nuclear energy. If we are badly needing it , cant we get it from other european countries.Onething i would like to say that whether u use atomic energy either constructive or non-constructive, the threat associated with it cant be ruled out.We have to look for alternatives like solar and tidal energy.We are having long coast @15000kms and throughout the day the sunlight is available. We have to find out the way to reap benefits from these sources.i hope my fellow indians also having the same thought.
RE:Dont take it for granted
by on Jul 28, 2007 12:04 PM Permalink
For your understanding, world biggest coast people also didn't use solar. Why? It is not economical & the per wattage is low compared to Uranium.
RE:Dont take it for granted
by on Jul 28, 2007 12:16 PM Permalink
To run a car, we need a foot ball ground solar panels. Plus installation & initial maintenance. Replacement after 10 years average life span.
RE:Dont take it for granted
by Major Sassy on Jul 28, 2007 12:13 PM Permalink
We have not learnt to harness Solar and other non conventional energies efficently and cheaply yet; it will be few years before that it possible.
Even there we would need to collabarote with USA since they are the leaders in the field of solar tech. All the collaborations can happen only after strategic deals such as this are signed.
RE:Dont take it for granted
by Major Sassy on Jul 28, 2007 12:08 PM Permalink
We should definetly look at all energy sources.
However no foregin power including Russia can supply us nuclear fuel and tech. since we are not part of NSG; and NSG wont accept us till US does; it is that simple to realize that US is defacto super power and we should work with it.
Even during the cold war USSR didnt have the balls to cross US and supply us with nuclear material
RE:Dont take it for granted
by vikas sethi on Jul 28, 2007 12:33 PM Permalink
I agree in toto with Major. We must have access to all energy sources.
Without an agreement with US, no other country can supply to us. But after the agreement, India can buy from any of the NSG countries incld. Russia, China, Australia.
Please also keep in mind that the world is becoming more and more interdependent. No country incld. India & US can say that they are not dependent on the others.Ultimately your strength will determine the level of co - operation. And India is a strong country and is well moving in the right direction.
