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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-16-08 05:02 PM Original message |
Charged up on electric cars (Chi Trib) |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-16-08 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
1. That's one step, but there is another one before it makes any difference |
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tanstaafl (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-17-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Solar or Wind would be a good option |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-17-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Its not the large scale solution that is needed, but it could do well for individuals |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-17-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. We don't need to "replace the amount of fuel burned in this country". |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-17-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. fuel burned "by transportation", of course that's a given. |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-17-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Do the entire thing in btus. |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-17-08 11:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Thanks for the link. And some numbers.... |
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diane in sf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:26 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. Even burning coal and nukes, it's still less energy and carbon intensive to run |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-20-08 12:47 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Probably right. |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-20-08 12:53 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. I believe the lifestyle is a reflection of energy costs |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-20-08 01:14 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Personally, I stay at home more and very much enjoy gardening |
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