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Old 08-31-2006, 03:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hevusa View Post
I think you are absolutely correct. Unless I hear differently I certainly don't believe in a limited resource like coal. We need renewable energy that is extremely clean and that will meet our ever rising demands for energy.

I think the answer is going to be a combination of many different methods working together or at least side by side. Just a hunch.
Well... I think coal use has become markedly better, more efficient, and less polluting over the last 25 years. They've made HUGE strides. But I think it's a little like producing cars that get better mileage. It's good, but not going to be adequate.

Wind-generated power is going to continue to be HUGE.
Corn-ethanol (E85) as well as ethanol from other renewable sources is going to be HUGE.

...and conservation is going to be key.