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1. Arun Isaac (அருண் ஐசக்) (arunisaac@social.systemreboot.net)'s status on Monday, 17-Oct-2016 13:49:08 UTC Arun Isaac (அருண் ஐசக்)

   • Lohan G
   We have similar problems in Tamil Nadu when there is not enough wind to power the windmills. Currently, such dubious projects as the Kudankulam nuclear power plant are underway.
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   • Lohan G (lohang@gnusocial.no)'s status on Monday, 17-Oct-2016 05:26:51 UTC Lohan G
     First it was due to lack of rain. It affects all the hydropower plants.
     
     And this week it was due to a breakdown in a coal plant. http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_may_cut_power_until_coal_plants_are_re_started-3-6368.html This is why they started this 2 1/5 power cut.
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   • Claes Wallin (韋嘉誠) (clackemovedtoheldscalla@quitter.se)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Oct-2016 07:54:56 UTC Claes Wallin (韋嘉誠)

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     • Lohan G
     @arunisaac @lohang In principle, nuclear power plant seems like a great idea. Please enlighten me. Budget? Shoddy construction? Corruption?
   • Arun Isaac (அருண் ஐசக்) (arunisaac@social.systemreboot.net)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Oct-2016 14:25:09 UTC Arun Isaac (அருண் ஐசக்)

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     • Claes Wallin (韋嘉誠)
     Lack of transparency. Corruption and carelessness -- I just don't trust the Indian government/bureaucracy to be careful and sincere enough to keep a nuclear reactor running safely. Nuclear suppliers not willing to take liability for accidents/malfunction. Much safer renewable energy sources are available.
     
     We shouldn't blindly head towards energy intensive American/European lifestyle. We must reduce energy consumption as well. Simply increasing energy production at any cost is not a long term solution.
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   • Claes Wallin (韋嘉誠) (clackemovedtoheldscalla@quitter.se)'s status on Wednesday, 19-Oct-2016 06:06:12 UTC Claes Wallin (韋嘉誠)

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     @arunisaac Good answer. Thanks!