My “Current” Favorite Thing
This is a map of the nuclear power reactor sites in the US. This map only shows power generation plants, not research, testing, waste storage or weapons facilities:
Click here to watch a crazy animated timeline of the history of nukes in the US
Now… imagine all of the nuclear power plants around the world being decommissioned! The air space above them would be off limits to aircraft for safety/security reasons.
Large horizontal wind turbines, using kites and cables, could produce as much electricity as the nukes they replaced! The technology is here and small models are being tested. Here are some links to read more about this cool idea: