Tag Archives: natural gas

Corn-Based Ethanol: Is This a Solution?

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Gail Tverberg

Many people have high hopes for ethanol made from corn–that it will prevent future gasoline shortages, prevent global warming, be a wonderful investment, and improve the income of farmers, among other things. Other observers raise a whole host of concerns … Continue reading →

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Our World Is Finite: Is This a Problem?

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Gail Tverberg

We all know the world is finite. There number of atoms is finite, and these atoms combine to form a finite number of molecules. The mix of molecules may change over time, but in total, the number of molecules is … Continue reading →

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What Are Our Alternatives, If Fossil Fuels Are a Problem?

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Gail Tverberg

1. I love my SUV. Why can’t we continue to use oil and gas as in the past? George W. Bush has given us one reason why we need to make changes – Unstable foreign oil supply. Al Gore has … Continue reading →

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