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[GeneW]

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

What is really needed is efficient electricity production from nonpolluting sources

Since you've opened the floor for discussion how about citing just one?

Even windmills pollute - in their production phase. They also injure wildlife. If they work at all, since the wind doesn't blow all of the time.

What else? Coal? Geothermal? Hydroelectric? Nuclear fission?

Ain't no such thing, it's just degrees of damage.

Gene

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by GeneW

Since you've opened the floor for discussion how about citing just one?

Even windmills pollute - in their production phase. They also injure wildlife. If they work at all, since the wind doesn't blow all of the time.

What else? Coal? Geothermal? Hydroelectric? Nuclear fission?

Ain't no such thing, it's just degrees of damage.

Gene

technically newton's law of equal/opposite reactions... lol

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by GeneW

Since you've opened the floor for discussion how about citing just one?

Even windmills pollute - in their production phase. They also injure wildlife. If they work at all, since the wind doesn't blow all of the time.

What else? Coal? Geothermal? Hydroelectric? Nuclear fission?

Ain't no such thing, it's just degrees of damage.

Gene

Well what is truly needed is efficiency. Even the most efficient solar cells are pathetic. The more efficient the energy production and energy storage is, the less the impact on the environment. Nano technology is my personal ray of hope when it comes to building efficient systems. As far as citing one, I don't believe they exist yet. I did see a type of nano aluminum catalyst that could split hydrogen and oxygen from water without the need for additional electricity to do it. If that worked out we could probably say goodbye to all carbon based fuels... It's a small hope though, seeing as information about the manufacture of the aluminum and the exact process are scarce...