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It isn't Easy Being Green and Getting to LEO

MWTJ writes "The BBC has a story about the environmental impact of the space shuttle. One of the things that started the modern environmentalist movement were pictures of the Earth from space, so we could see the beauty of the planet as never before. We could also see environmental destruction from space. But what is the impact of the space program on our planet? The story talks about the switch to Freon-free insulation, the use of clean-burning hydrogen/LOX fuel, and other factors. What else could be done to get to space with minimal harm to the planet?"

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  1. Re:CFC insulation == less polution from explosions by prisoner · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Ask the guys on the last shuttle....

  2. Re:Mass Driver by Le+Marteau · · Score: 0, Flamebait

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    What a douche. What you need some help in is achieving some class and some self-respect.

    I'm goddamned sick and tired of the schemes. Everyone has their goddamned hand out on this thing, and I'll not hesitate to piss on anyone who acts like a dickhead.

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  3. Re:CFC-based insulation killed Columbia by Jeremy+Erwin · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Perhaps you might have included this new link in your original posting, instead of a dubious blog entry.