in my opnion, privacy has become an empty word. It's the result of all-pervasive electronics/communication devices. It's rather pointless trying to turn back the clock methinks. the genie is out of the bottle, information wants to be free, that sort of thing.
I wear that -1 proudly as a badge, because that means they know I'm (or rather the scientists are) right; and instead of attacking the message, they attack the messenger.
'Scary' climate message from past: Levels similar to those now commonly regarded as adequate to tackle climate change were associated with sea levels 25-40m (80-130 ft) higher than today.
I doubt the GP already has >1 foot of insulation in his roof, and >6 inch of insulation in his walls, and passive-house glazing. insulation helps against cold AND heat.
for higher-priced cars, say 50000$, you have the Tesla model S witch can be compared with a BMW 5-series,I don't think the BMW has anything the Tesla can't beat except range.
correct. but for the batteries, the problem is one of technology; the generating/transporting problem can be solved by just starting to build HVDC lines and wind turbines, both established tech.
an electric engine with the same amount of horsepower is 5-10 times lighter and smaller than its petrol-powered cousin. So, it isn't the engine that's the problem with electric cars, but the batteries.
the amount of distance driven per year has a great impact on that calculation. people driving less have lesser impact from low consumtion, than from the emissions from manufacturing a new car.
I consider myself to be green, and i concur whole-heartedly. A green person just doesn't buy a car, and if he/she does : he/she doesn't use it very much, and keeps that car for 20+ years.
Many people don't need 150 mile/200 Km range, and can start the switch petrol --> electric right away. I also don't see much need for a hybrid if you have 300-mile/500 Km electric cars. especially if there are battery-switch stations. You have also to realize that electricity costs less per mile/Km than petrol.
That's just plain WRONG. http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35422 "Secondhand smoke causes almost 50,000 deaths in adult nonsmokers in the United States each year, including approximately 3,400 from lung cancer and 22,700-69,600 from heart disease."
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in my opnion, privacy has become an empty word. It's the result of all-pervasive electronics/communication devices. It's rather pointless trying to turn back the clock methinks. the genie is out of the bottle, information wants to be free, that sort of thing.
Mod article down. Slow news day ? not with "'Scary' climate message from past" on the BBC's front page. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8299426.stm
on the frontpage now : "Facebook User Arrested For a Poke", NOT on the frontpage : "'Scary' climate message from past". Stuff that matters my ass.
and maybe you should read my message thoroughly: especially the 'attack the messenger'-part.
There are trolls on both sides of every argument.
that's right. guess which side backs up its arguments with links to articles describing actual scientific work?
gives you only a "-1, Troll".
I wear that -1 proudly as a badge, because that means they know I'm (or rather the scientists are) right; and instead of attacking the message, they attack the messenger.
current CO2 levels could lead to a sea-level rise of 25 to 40 meters. (80 to 130 ft)
will not be stubborn enough to ignore real hard facts about climate change:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8299426.stm
"This is yet another paper that makes the future look more scary than previously thought by many," said the University of Arizona scientist.
we are voiding the planets warranty :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8299426.stm
'Scary' climate message from past: Levels similar to those now commonly regarded as adequate to tackle climate change were associated with sea levels 25-40m (80-130 ft) higher than today.
People are still dying from starvation and plague
People are still dying from working 18 hours a day providing you with sneakers, computers, TV's, toys ....
fixed that for ya ...
I doubt the GP already has >1 foot of insulation in his roof, and >6 inch of insulation in his walls, and passive-house glazing. insulation helps against cold AND heat.
air conditioning load
insulate your house !
for higher-priced cars, say 50000$, you have the Tesla model S witch can be compared with a BMW 5-series,I don't think the BMW has anything the Tesla can't beat except range.
they mentionned gold and I believe white gold (platinum) at least once.
correct. but for the batteries, the problem is one of technology; the generating/transporting problem can be solved by just starting to build HVDC lines and wind turbines, both established tech.
an electric engine with the same amount of horsepower is 5-10 times lighter and smaller than its petrol-powered cousin. So, it isn't the engine that's the problem with electric cars, but the batteries.
the amount of distance driven per year has a great impact on that calculation. people driving less have lesser impact from low consumtion, than from the emissions from manufacturing a new car.
Electric cars don't have much muscle
wrong. TGV: top speed : 574 kph (350 mph). tesla roadster : 3.9 seconds to 60mph/100kph.
I consider myself to be green, and i concur whole-heartedly. A green person just doesn't buy a car, and if he/she does : he/she doesn't use it very much, and keeps that car for 20+ years.
Many people don't need 150 mile/200 Km range, and can start the switch petrol --> electric right away. I also don't see much need for a hybrid if you have 300-mile/500 Km electric cars. especially if there are battery-switch stations. You have also to realize that electricity costs less per mile/Km than petrol.
have you seen the new Tesla model S ? http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/tesla-motors-model-s-platform-electric-minivan-crossover-suv-van-doe.php Now, that's what I call a sleek car.
how about witching batteries ?
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/13/better-place-unveils-battery-swap-station/
that's a battery swapping station, like a fuel station, except you don't have to leave the car, and it is faster.
backpack-size batteries? like a proton-pack ?
which would imply also that talking to a passenger is a bad idea ...
Smoking just kills yourself
That's just plain WRONG.
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35422 "Secondhand smoke causes almost 50,000 deaths in adult nonsmokers in the United States each year, including approximately 3,400 from lung cancer and 22,700-69,600 from heart disease."