A lot of people say that wind power is ugly but it is a helluva lot betta than cell towas.  Sola enagy is great as well.  This stuff is betta than oil.
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It is too bad that they have not been developed to their capacity. It is a concept whose time has come. Nuclear energy should be another alternative to fossil fuels, however too many crazies block that. But we need to cut our independence to oil so that the oil company's do no have such a death grip on us.
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This is shocking. I don't know if I should; your teacher should see this the way it is. Oh well . . . \n\n\nThere are some opposing assertions here. \nThey deride my opinion because they are saying it is too pessimistic, and that humankind will not be ruined. Their claims are like these: \nWe are in the middle of a growth period, and if technology is to advance, solar energy must be substituted for coal and oil energy so that pollution can be decreased, and we finally find the way to live together with nature. \nAs we were in the previous industrial-revolution era in Britain, we are in a time of transition; even though it seems bad, it's just a 'standing on tiptoe'. \nScience technology must lead us to the ideal society.\n\n\n\n\n***This is STILL terrible, I'm not going to re-write the whole thing. Plus they will know this is not your work. Get a tutor, quick.
221241
Y waste water- its a precious resource. dab on a deo and get going dude
130251
Well, I agree with you to a point, so better wo find someone to debate with that has a stronger opinion against yours :-) Try the Christian Chat Rooms on chat.yahoo.com - you WILL find people in there to have a really loud debate with about this. Just don't expect any real answers. Just lots of praying and bible verses and counter-arguments like "can you see the wind? No? Well it's there. And so is God. Case closed."
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If "experts" were correct in that renewable energy sources could be devloped by just spending the money I would argue that energy companies would be pouring money into these programs because they're the ones with the most to gain.\n\nOf course your line of argument is absurd, thinking that simply spending money on something automatically solves the problem ignores the science behind the problem you're referring to, but promoting throwing money at things not proven to work is certainly something expected from a wacko liberal like you. No offense.
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There have been proposals and designs for wave-generated electricity.  It is not the same as dams and is more difficult because of the variability of the wave motion.  I think the reason it hasn't  been done is that the mechanisms are expensive for the amount of power that can be obtained.
311219
What environment are you in?\n\nWind or hydro might be better options depending on local conditions. also depending on local skills and suppliers. see appropriate technology site
46640
I agree with you, unfortunately the oil industry has a lot of money and well you know how that goes. Currently there are several research and development programs going on relating to alternative energy sources. Examples are Methane, ethanol, and hydrogen.  Keep you fingers crossed that one of these experimental energy resources hits pay dirt.
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Windmills are the best solution right now for renewable energy.  Hydroelectric plants destroy the environment much more then building windmills does, solar cells are toxic to make, and degrade after a few years.  To build a 400MW natural gas power plant and 400 MW worth of windmills (roughly 200 of them) costs almost the exact same amount of money.  Once the windmills are built, they require no fuel, and minimal maintainance.  On the other hand, a natural gas power plant is only operational about 2/3s of the time due to the need to maintain the very precise and expensive turbines, boilers, etc.  \n\nwhen people say windmills are an eyesore, putting them ~ 10 miles off the coast wont ruin anyones view, at 10 miles they will look like ripples on the surface of the water.  We have miles and miles of farmland that we could use in the middle of the country (not because there's lots of space there but the flat ground right after the mountains is ideal for windmills), given the relative footprint of a windmill, it wouldn't be a huge loss.  On top of that, by placing windmill on top of skyscrapers (if any of you have stood on an observation deck its always windy - and the structure is already there - you just have to go up a little higher)  the building would generate its own electricity, as well as then provide power to the grid.  \n\nThe downside of windmills is that they aren't efficient to put everywhere, so electricty transmission can become an issue.\nI dont know how many people have actually stood next to one of the bigger windmills, I find them rather aesthetically pleasing.
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I can't believe how many answerers didn't get it. I got it. It's another example of the 'forced' liberalism causing lost work. Just like what could be the safest and most productive oil fields, isn't even started on, because of the liberal environmentalists. I worked in that industry for a while, needless to say, I don't anymore.
611382
I think it's a great place to visit.  Beautiful sights, great boating and the residents are very friendly.  If you don't need to live in a big city and if you are o.k. with their weather, then why not...
16230
It's much to old to be material from the kingdom Animilia (aka 'animals').  However, oil is made from organic materials that have been under pressure for millions of years.  We have proven this with computer simulations and have even succeeded in making minute quanities of artificial oil (as well as diamonds) in the laboratory.  As for it not making sense, there are A LOT of things in our universe that go against our everyday, small understanding of the world.  If you think oil is mind-bending, you should never even begin to ready theories on Quantum Science.
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Source of Life from Nature's Plus is good. Proplex from melaluca is also pretty good.
29459
no that is why our electricity is ran house to house in ac.  it is safer to operate ac and also more energy efficient.
194002
Mainly when the automotive ind. decides to earn less money and throw away part of the technology they've been using for about 90 years. But regarding alcohol it is already used in some countries like Brazil, but there is no big difference... we should go for hydrogen or solar... well actually water looks nice but I don't think it'll work.
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I am terribly disappointed with global warming. I read in an article that in 40 years or so, the polar caps will completely melt, and the water from there will flood the whole earth, except midwest America. Then, everybody who wanted to live had to move there. That would be a complete shame. Everybody is using electricty as if it were for granted. We need to preserve our energy, and of course, recycle! We don't want our children (if we have any) to always experience hot weather! We want our children to experience cold weather, like snow! I remember... I used to love and examine the snowflakes. I guess our grandchildren will never experience snowflakes... but, the positive side is, that my science teacher said that after a while, we will start to cool again, and that will become the cooling period (ice age). So, I guess everything will be even a long time later (if we're still alive!).
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The press is a great spin doctor.  I'm sorry to say that both parties are most likely equally as bad.  It probably the nature of the beast.  Neither side is doing a great job leading.  A hornet's nest was messed with and now it has to be delt with.  Energy in the near term will be in short supply.  Both sides of the aisle have been informed what it will take to make Renewable Energy economically viable.  Neither side cares to do anything, but pat themselves on the back.