Liveblogging the debate: Alternative energy

Blech. Everyone competes to come out against Yucca Mountain. John Edwards claims that he has changed his mind about Yucca Mountain based upon the science that has come out since then. Presumably, one of his aides finally got around to explaining nuclear fission. At least we're out of Iowa, so I haven't heard anyone pledging allegiance to ethanol. Dated: Corn-based ethanol. Rated: Cellulosic biodiesel!

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