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To: koan who wrote (119927)6/7/2016 1:50:50 AM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (2) of 217588
 
>> Let me put something to you, inasmuch as you have degrees in science and I would guess a good foundation in statistics. Let's say the chances of the atmospheric scientists being correct was only 10%. Would that not be a large enough danger considering the implications that we should be on full red alert? <<

There are various reasons to develop alternative energy, including:

1) Threat of agw;
2) Pollution (especially from coal);
3) Fuel price instability;
4) Political extortion by petro states;
5) Etc.

Right now the alternative energy emphasis is on solar and wind, which both have large footprints on the land. Do you think it makes sense from an agw perspective to cut down forests to make way for solar panels? I don't, but that's the sort of thing that happens when we take the "Manhattan Project" approach...

Minn. Solar Project Draws Ire For Cutting Down Hundreds Of Trees
minnesota.cbslocal.com

I'm hoping that geothermal power will get more attention as a long-term solution. It has the advantage of a steady power output coupled with a smaller footprint, and pairs well with solar and wind...

If Tesla’s Gigafactory can run on 100% renewable energy, why can’t others?
computerworld.com

The factory is also aligned on true north so that solar panels on its roof are exposed to the maximum amount of sunlight possible, Musk said.
"This factory will produce its own energy as well. Through a combination of geothermal, wind and solar it will produce all the energy it needs," Musk said. "So it'll be sort of a self-contained factory."

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