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Originally Posted by Sweetpea
That's generally how I think as well. When they say: it was the hottest summer in 100 years, I only think, what is a 100 years?
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The blink of an eye in climate terms.
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I doubt we're the only ones affecting the climate of our planet, though we might be making a contribution. I read a piece about how lessened vulcanism and increased solar activity also have a major say in the heating up of the planet.
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There's no question we're making a contribution, but I part company with the folks who seem to think we're the only factor in the equation.
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Biomass being made into gas (by fermentation) is a good replacement for natural gas as well as fueling gas plants. And I think most oil based engines will be replaced with electric engines within my life-time.
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You may be younger than I am, but I doubt that will happen in my lifetime.
Electrical engines are fine, but the current level of technology places definite limits on usage. I expect to see a lot more electric vehicles intended for short range passenger transport. I
don't expect to see electric "18 wheelers", nor electric aircraft.
Electric vehicles are limited by speed and range between charges. And you have the larger question of infrastructure to support them. Just where do you plug your electric car in overnight? And does the generating capacity exist to charge it? If so, what powers the generators?
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Dennis