It baffles me how myopic we humans can be when trying to find solutions to some of our biggest challenges. Many thought nuclear power could be a one-stop replacement for fossil fuel, but it turned out to come with numerous problems, especially the risks of nuclear waste disposal and reactor meltdowns. A diversified complex of renewable energy sources using solar and wind seems to be a more sustainable, long-term option, now close to getting consensus from scientists, industry, politicians and the public.
Our latest challenge is how to