“ Vegetation is a solution I added this as a new thread, but it is a reply on a previous thread. I have read all the comments on solar vs... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 10:07 AM EST

“ Maybe a bit off topic, but the power lines are built above ground for insulation purposes. In a typical 3-phase grid, one of the phases is ground... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 9:04 AM EST

“ I like this approach. Reducing energy consumption is useful in any of the scenarios from renewables to fossil based energy sources, especially if... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 5:03 AM EST

“ What about the water? In my limited knowledge of bioethanol processes, one of the major problems (and energy consumers) is removing the water from... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 4:32 AM EST

“ Thank you for the interesting reference. One of the aspects not mentioned here is the energy cost involved in extracting the usable oil/fuel from... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 4:24 AM EST

“ The problem is - we ARE using up the carbon. CO2 is the lowest form of energy in which carbon exists, so it is not possible to extract energy from... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 2:37 AM EST

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