Source of Energy - how to replace fossil fuels

14.01.05: Article in the Toronto Star today by Eduardo Porter. First published by him in the NY Times Nov 19th. 

The bottom line: Nuclear Power is the answer, at this time.

Here is a summary:

1. Developed countries (other than Canada) are promising to replace fossil fuels with renewables.

2. So far, coal and natural gas are winning.

3. Between 2010-2012, world-wide consumption of nuclear energy reduced by 7%.

4. Between 2010-2012, world-wide consumption of coal (the worst global warmer offender) rose 4.5%.

5. Coal accounted for over half the growth in fossil fuel emissions in 2012.

6. Energy consumption is expected to grow by more than half in 30 years ... means carbon-free nuclear power is mandatory (with current knowledge).

7. Nuclear power remains the most scalable and cheapest of alternate energy sources.

8. $108/MWh - new-generation nuclear plant entering service 2018.
9. $144/MWh - solar powered (but expensive transmission). 
10. $86/MWh - land-based wind farms (but expensive transmission).
11. $221/MWh - offshore wind farms (but expensive transmission). 
12. $118/MWh - approx of coal-fired plant.
13. $65/MWh - natural gas plants. 

14. Cost-wise - fossils are the most attractive. Politicians count on this! 

15. Saving lives (from the fuel type) - nuclear power is the best!

What all of this doesn't address is survival of the planet. 

Unfortunately, only when death and destruction occur in large numbers, will people finally ignore the expense and agree on extreme environmental change (absolute stoppage of fossil fuel use) ... but it will be too late!  

Is there still time for sane minds to over-power political motivation???