Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Non-Tech : Alternative energy -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Eric who wrote (4977)	6/23/2008 1:53:12 AM
From: Archie Meeties	Respond to of 16955

"My brother pointed out to me about 20 years ago the efficiency of plants converting solar energy to stored matter. It averages a pathetic 3% or less" Yep, which is why petroleum and coal are dead ends in the long run. -g-

To: Eric who wrote (4977)	6/23/2008 8:41:30 AM
From: Feraldo	Respond to of 16955

This depends on many factors, such as CO2 levels. If one looks at the Green Plains (GPRE) algae project in Iowa this is a way to take advantage of the flexibility of plants. Unlike humans, plants can thrive in adjusted atmospheres. Most plants can handle 3-6 times the amount of CO2 currently in the atmosphere. So if we were able to capture our CO2 emissions and put them to use in green houses and to grow our crops, our crop production would be much greater than that of today. However, as is, the CO2 is allowed to mix in with the atmosphere and the affect is negligible to plant growth when compared to capturing the CO2 and confining it in a specific plant growth environment.