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Old     (eternalshadow)      Join Date: Nov 2001       05-06-2008, 12:28 PM Reply   
Always use caution with alternative energies. I don't have an environmentally friendly answer even though my profession is in environmental work.

Hydrogen technology and many "hybrid" or "green" options require larger and or sustained greater energy demands than traditional methods. Just because you're not burning gas or oil it doesn't mean that you're not consuming greater amounts of energy. Then the question is asked "Where does that energy come from? What impacts do that method of energy creation have?"

It's the same reason I make the comment about water reduction. Argue that water is a finite resource if you will but consider that water out of our taps is treated, that treatment process requires energy. So by using less water you indirectly reduce energy consumption.

Sure there's the rich sector, the corporations, etc. While this is true how is the economy run? Isn't it based on demand? Enough small changes in everyones lives can change the shape of the demand. I'm not proposing we all start riding bicycles to work. Instead I'm asking the question "What can you do? What can I do? to reduce your/my consumption while still maintaining an enjoyable lifestyle?"

The little things might seem insignificant but just like the theory in Office Space when they're trying to rip off "a fraction of a penny" both create a substantial result over a period of time.

 
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