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  1. Re:AMO cold phase: Will CAGW survive? on Companies Are Using California Homes As Batteries To Power the Grid (qz.com) · · Score: 1

    I hate to bring it up, but there is only one reality. And it doesn't depend on your or my opinion at all, left alone on one's political or religious inclination.

    You will probably have an occupation different from mine. Do you think that I could do a better job than you do in your field? Do you think it is likely that I can validly point out that you're wrong and I'm right? Personally I don't think so. Now, there is not just one expert but there are thousands of experts in all fields relating to climate change. And your opinion differs from their's. Do I think it is likely that you are right and they are wrong? It is exactly like creationists. They believe that scientists are off by a factor of about 2 million when it comes to the age of the universe. And they know that for sure (despite any evidence).

    I think it is a moral imperative to be honest, and accept reality even if you don't like it.

    Bert
     

  2. Re:Unintended Consequences? Higher Home Costs on California To Become First US State Mandating Solar On New Homes (ocregister.com) · · Score: 1

    And effectively make it break-even or better, and thus help people who can't figure this out themselves.

    Bert

  3. Ok, here is what one can do in case of a problem: Find solutions. Here is one: You burn the surface of the cedar yourself (it looks great) and an ember falling will not likely cause a fire because the surface is already oxidized. Google Shou sugi ban for the posh version of this.

    Bert

  4. Totally irresponsible: He could have cracked the dome over the earth and all the air would have leaked out.

    Bert

    On a more serious note: I'm impressed with his launch. So much that can go wrong.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?... (Top Gear reliant Robin space shuttle)

  5. Re:And then a hero comes along on Flat-Earther's Steam-Powered Rocket Lofts Him 1,875 Feet Up Into Mojave Desert (latimes.com) · · Score: 0

    Not everybody knows what NASA really stands for: North American Secret Agents. Or was it North American Security Agents.

    Bert

  6. Aussies are quickly adopting solar energy and Powerwalls, hitting three flies with one slap: Lower energy bills, backup power in case of a blackout, and the net is stabilized, making price gauging harder. Go Aussies!

    Bert

  7. Re:Transparent Concrete? on China Is Building a Solar Power Highway (electrek.co) · · Score: 1

    It is double use of land. Ever been in China? I haven't but a friend of mine has been several times. One time he took a long (some four hours) train trip from one major city (million plus inhabitants) to another. On the map you could clearly see the city boundaries. From the train, you couldn't. There were buildings/houses everywhere.

    But in some countries they don't value resources.... ....

  8. Re:Traffic density on China Is Building a Solar Power Highway (electrek.co) · · Score: 2

    Then the cars need less electricity because' they're not moving much. ....

    It is impossible for cars to have batteries.
    It is impossible for electricity to be transported to a particular location by cables.

  9. Re:Inconvienence on Electric Cars Are Already Cheaper To Own and Run Than Petrol Or Diesel, Says Study (theguardian.com) · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Yes, as soon as the kid has grown up, it has to do exactly that. Until then, we don't force the kid to work and don't tax him. Just like human kids.

    Bert

  10. Re: "Not possible to be fair" on The US Is Now the Only Country In the World To Reject the Paris Climate Deal · · Score: 3, Insightful

    "The obligations of the US are very different than those of Syria or any other country. "

    It is not that the US hasn't been a major contributor in the past which lead to the level of CO2 we're at now and to the problem we're facing now. You want fair, the US would have to do way more than is in the Paris climate deal.

    Bert

  11. Re:Taxation is theft (armed robbery) on Republican Tax Plan Kills Electric Vehicle Credit (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 2

    The robber also extinguishes the fire when your house is on fire and tries to save you from the house. The robber comes via the same roads that you use for free every day. The robber also keeps out any unfriendly country that is interested in your land. Etc. Etc. Etc.

    That doesn't compare much to the criminal you depicted in your story. Your comparison failed badly. ....

  12. Re:Thanks Obama on India, China, and Japan Are All Planning Moon Missions (upi.com) · · Score: 3, Funny

    "At least we have the electric car fad."

    Please print your comment, and put it in a place where you'll find it back in 5-10 years.

    Bert

  13. Re:It creates other problems.... on Dutch Government Confirms Plan To Ban New Petrol, Diesel Cars By 2030 (electrek.co) · · Score: 1

    There is a branch of science called chemistry. There is a subbranch dealing with catalysts. And these can be used to change chain length. Refining oil is more than just distillation.

    In short, it doesn't get wasted.

    Bert

  14. There are plenty of places where you can charge at the street. It will just be ramped up and become more common. If you have an electrical car, your town may well cooperate to make a charging spot at the kerbstone. (https://www.anwb.nl/auto/themas/elektrisch-rijden/hoe-werkt-opladen)

    Bert

  15. No, the current subsidies help to get relatively rich people to buy electric cars, making their sale profitable to the electric car manufacturers whole now can go through the cycle of improving performance and reducing production cost (as is usual with any new product). In a few years, the rich people will sell their car and affordable second hand electric cars are available then for less affluent people. We are currently in the stage where future second hand cars are bought to be available in a few years. In effect, the relatively rich people are now subsidizing the future second hand market for electrical cars.

    Bert

  16. Re:They'll get the patent on Google Accused of Trying To Patent Public Domain Technology (bleepingcomputer.com) · · Score: 4, Informative

    No, if you look at the Search report it says that all claims are not New, so not patentable, in view of an article by Duda.

    https://worldwide.espacenet.co...

    Your prejudice shows. ....

  17. Re:I can only say on Cancer Drug Proves To Be Effective Against Multiple Tumors (nytimes.com) · · Score: 1

    "And the people most likely to profit financially from it don't know the 1st thing about science but everything about profiting from your loss."

    Priests. Praise the Lord!

    Bert

  18. Re:Problem is the amount of farmland you'd need. on Scientists Develop Technology That Burns Natural Gas With No CO2 Emissions (scienceblog.com) · · Score: 2

    If you filter CO2 from regular combustion gas, it is highly diluted by the nitrogen being present. So, the flow rate is higher (or you need a bigger bed). I think the new way of operating is rather smart. You don't care too much how much oxygen happens to slip through the particles in the other stream. A further advantage is that this process can run without nitrogen oxides forming. Which is quite nice too.

    A possible advantage may be that higher combustion temperatures might be achievable (depends on how much energy is required to extract the oxygen from the particles.

    Bert

  19. But they should get another doctor! The cold isn't cured by antibiotics (which don't kill virusses; only bacteria).

    Bert

  20. Re:Now we can all look through cracked windscreens on Corning Brings Gorilla Glass To The Automotive Industry (digitaltrends.com) · · Score: 1

    > Have they simulated human head contact?

    Simulation? There's tons of real data! Have you never seen a smartphone held to the head of the caller?

    Bert

  21. I had to laugh when the thief consulted an imam who told him that Allah would give him what he wanted if he prayed every hour for 24 hours. But the thief didn't notice Allah had already given him a smartphone without praying! Those mysterious ways are really universal. Take another person's possessions and thy will receive. Fool another person, and you will receive tithes.

    Bert

  22. Re:There is a legitimate dispute on US Scientists Scramble To Protect Research On Climate Change (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    It is not that politicians would use religious institutions to look for unwashed unthinking masses to whip up support.

    Bert

  23. Is US more prone to this? on False Porn-on-CNN Report Shows How Quickly Fake News Spreads (usatoday.com) · · Score: 1

    Aren't Americans more susceptible to fake news for cultural reasons? Firstly, entitlement. Everybody is entitled without any reasonable responsibility to back the opinion up by facts and arguments.
    Secondly, the for a developed country high percentage of religious folks who somehow are not only OK to ignore or even deny facts like evolution but even want it to be taught in science class. Critical thinking is not promoted or particularly valued.

    Bert

  24. Very very impressive. But of course, now we know you can do this, landing some more expensive stuff than a tablet on Mars without breaking it should be on your To Do list...

    Bert
    (You probably saw that one coming, didn't you?)

  25. You can see the regular function keys by pressing the Fn button. If you want to see them as default, visit the system preferences.

    Bert