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Re: Global Warming (was: Re: Why is AIDS such a big deal?)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 15 May 2000 15:46:48 GMT
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"Tom Stangl, VFAQman" wrote:
> I was watching something on PBS a couple weeks ago stating that covering the entire
> surface of the earth with current solar technology wouldn't meet our needs, and
> we'd need a TON of fusion reactors to even come close to replacing hydrocarbons. I
> think the main lesson was that we need to keep looking for higher efficiency
> alternatives (fusion being one of the most obvious). BTW, using alcohol based
> fuels to run cars? Nuh-uh - we'd need more biomass than we currently could produce
> to keep all of our autos running, and that wouldn't leave any biomass for, uh,
> FOOD.
Maybe we use too much energy then.
We waste so much electricity. Many of the modern TV's use energy to keep the picture
tube warm will it is off. I don't know how much this is but, since I began to unplug
my television when I am not using it, I have noticed a about a $1-$1.50 drop in my
monthly electric bill(1). Same thing with VCRs, etc.
I read a report in New Scientist a about 1-2 years ago that said when Britian switches
over to HDTV, it's going to require about 500 MW of power, even when the TV are not
turned on. I think that figure is about 1% of Britian's current energy needs.
This is just an example of how we waste energy all the time without even realizing it.
-chris
1- just an estimate, having a second person in the house has changed the electricity
use.
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