> > Mark, is there another energy source besides oil, coal or nuclear ?
> Wind, geothermal, solar, muscle power, biomass. But these are all
> based on solar energy flows or natural and self-limiting fluxes, not on
fossil
mark, what about energy cells? doesn't the probability that within 10-15 years, they will be efficient enough to replace most car engines and energy supplies give you pause in the sweeping generalization that (as you put it),
> ...turbines in Texas, but life as we know it will definitely be
discontinued.
> The world's energy-system will be decarbonised, is being already as
> we move to carbon-light gas. We will ride bicycles and the 'burbs will
> be ghost towns. (...)
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