The U.S. Is Poised to Hit a New Oil Gusher

[Gaby&Talbert 1]

I have also seen on the history channel that a nuclear jet engine was developed a long time ago but technology wasn't advance enough to make them safe yet.

[Heracles 417]

I have also seen on the history channel that a nuclear jet engine was developed a long time ago but technology wasn't advance enough to make them safe yet.

You would be able to fly across the world in a matter of minutes using that. Actually that would be the beginning of travel to mars etc.. Maybe that planet has oil for us to mine

Edited April 3, 2008 by Boo-Yah!

[Gaby&Talbert 1]

I have also seen on the history channel that a nuclear jet engine was developed a long time ago but technology wasn't advance enough to make them safe yet.

You would be able to fly across the world in a matter of minutes using that. Actually that would be the beginning of travel to mars etc.. Maybe that planet has oil for us to mine

I forget what it is called but there is an element on our moon that they say could eliminate fosil fuels. Some companies are already placing claims on mining rights there.

[Dan J 277]

Hydrogen itself is not so much a source of energy as it is a form to store energy. It would not replace the need for other types energy generation. Electricity is needed to make hydrogen from water.

It also has the issue of needing a very expensive material as a catalyst (platinum), but work is being done to find other cheaper catalysts.

It may directly replace gasoline in cars, but it would increase the load on powerplants and other sources of energy to create the hydrogen.

Hence the use of nuclear power to start it off. On the other hand how much money is being spent on Fusion power research. I know Europe is spending quite a bit on developing that technology.

Nuclear power from fission, will not by itself be able to meet all of our energy needs. Just like oil, uranium is a finite resource. We have enough to last awhile at current demand/growth, but if we were to put a significant focus on building up nuclear power, we may find it difficult to aquire enough uranium.

Fusion, well, we are working on that, but it may be quite a while before its viable.

Alot of our energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun. Oil, Coal, Wind, Solar and Hydro. Tidal comes from the gravity of the moon and geothermal comes from the energy of the earth. We are best off harnessing that energy as directly as possible, and only using the less renewable resources in places were solar and wind don't work.

[Heracles 417]

I forget what it is called but there is an element on our moon that they say could eliminate fosil fuels. Some companies are already placing claims on mining rights there.

I have always thought that it is in our best interest to get to those other planets as I am sure they have compounds which we have not discovered or seen yet.

[Dan J 277]

I have also seen on the history channel that a nuclear jet engine was developed a long time ago but technology wasn't advance enough to make them safe yet.

You would be able to fly across the world in a matter of minutes using that. Actually that would be the beginning of travel to mars etc.. Maybe that planet has oil for us to mine

I forget what it is called but there is an element on our moon that they say could eliminate fosil fuels. Some companies are already placing claims on mining rights there.

Its Helium 3. But the concentrations are low, so it would be difficult to generate a net positive energy equation.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

(LOL to you expertise claim)

How much did it cost to lay down a pipeline in Alaska, or to drill oil deep under the ocean? Keep in mind when you factor in costs, there are intangible costs that come with relying heavily on foreign oil, not to mention the environmental costs burning fossil fuels. Dismissing solar power as costing too much is ridiculous, particularly in light of how much it costs to build and maintain a nuclear power plant or how much the federal government helps out current energy providers.

Solar power is a gimmicky technology. heck it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house. Hence why very few places are using it on a mass scale. It is only feasible when coupled with the other technologies.

LOL...oh really? How did you come to that conclusion? Read it in a book?

[Heracles 417]

Solar power is a gimmicky technology. heck it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house. Hence why very few places are using it on a mass scale. It is only feasible when coupled with the other technologies.

LOL...oh really? How did you come to that conclusion? Read it in a book?

You're right. I should have asked Gore about it.

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On another note

I just saw the solution on the news.. cellulosic ethanol

http://www.zymetis.com/

Edited April 3, 2008 by Boo-Yah!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Solar power is a gimmicky technology. heck it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house. Hence why very few places are using it on a mass scale. It is only feasible when coupled with the other technologies.

LOL...oh really? How did you come to that conclusion? Read it in a book?

You're right. I should have asked Gore about it.

Wild Tangent, try to stay focused and answer the question - How did you come to the conclusion that Solar power is gimmicky, it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house? Come on...if you're going to mouth off be prepared to back up what you say with facts.

[Kevin and 10]

Anyone ever see this?

http://water4gas.com/2books.htm?hop=bcentral

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Actually, you see a lot of solar panels these days powering streetlights, construction sites, etc. There is a lot of upside in solar - ask any investor

[Heracles 417]

Another thing is why isn't LPG bigger here.. Most gas stations in Aus are equipped with LPG. The government is actually giving $2k back for the conversion.. It works out to be $2.07 a gallon..

Wild Tangent, try to stay focused and answer the question - How did you come to the conclusion that Solar power is gimmicky, it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house? Come on...if you're going to mouth off be prepared to back up what you say with facts.

I studied it in school. My final project was on solar power.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Another thing is why isn't LPG bigger here.. Most gas stations in Aus are equipped with LPG. The government is actually giving $2k back for the conversion.. It works out to be $2.07 a gallon..

Wild Tangent, try to stay focused and answer the question - How did you come to the conclusion that Solar power is gimmicky, it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house? Come on...if you're going to mouth off be prepared to back up what you say with facts.

I studied it in school. My final project was on solar power.

I take it your project didn't quite meet your expectations. What was it, pray tell?

[Gaby&Talbert 1]

Another thing is why isn't LPG bigger here.. Most gas stations in Aus are equipped with LPG. The government is actually giving $2k back for the conversion.. It works out to be $2.07 a gallon..

Wild Tangent, try to stay focused and answer the question - How did you come to the conclusion that Solar power is gimmicky, it can barely charge a cell phone let alone power a house? Come on...if you're going to mouth off be prepared to back up what you say with facts.

I studied it in school. My final project was on solar power.

LPG is a fosil fuel also.

[Heracles 417]

I take it your project didn't quite meet your expectations. What was it, pray tell?

I want you to tell me why, and how, solar power is so feasible. To power LA for example. Should we ruin 5000 acres of land with solar cells and wind farms. In comparison to a few nuclear plants.