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EdEarl

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  1. Hmm, "and wherever they went they'd reduce CO2." That CO2 comes from the ocean, and at least some of it would be made into fuel. Once the fuel is burned, it returns the CO2 to the atmosphere. I assume that the ocean will absorb more CO2 to replace that removed, but it would take time. I think the process would be carbon neutral, with the possibility that it reduces CO2 in the ocean and increases it in the air. I'd think the same process can be used by a processing plant on land near the ocean, or on a rig at sea, and that all the world's fuel could be made this way. If the process is less expensive than drilling for oil and mining coal, it could be a sustainable source of fuel. It also allows for the possibility of removing CO2 from the ocean and sequestering it (e.g., underground); thereby, reducing environmental CO2.
  2. Choose the one which has the classes you want to take, to get the job or advanced degree you want.
  3. Bananas are a comfort food, because they "contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier." No wonder I like them.
  4. * To Moderator: I didn't put this in science news, because it is a technology development. I did not find a technology forum; thus, it is in the lounge--if wrong please move. This development is really good for people whose vocation take them off-road, for example wild life biologists. Thus, I posted it here. I'm wondering how well the camera lens is protected to prevent the camera from being blinded by mud. Perhaps a bottle of windscreen washer and a wiper blade will be provided. Although, a high pressure blast of washing solution might be better, as a wiper blade might be torn off from being hit by things that pass under the vehicle. In any case it is a bright idea.
  5. Perhaps there is hope for humanism and rational thought.
  6. These charts show where we are headed and which areas of human activity are creating the most greenhouse gases.
  7. tyvm
  8. http://blogs.scienceforums.net/EdEarl/contents/
  9. Pray for something, for example lifting a satellite into orbit without a rocket, and if God does it, then my skepticism will be challenged. Do it twice, and I'd definitely believe in God, after double checking that there was nothing done underhanded and behind the scenes.
  10. No idea what one will cost, but it will apparently be manufactured for sale. It is only a 2 seater, but the MPG is astonishing.
  11. Not funny haha.
  12. Hummus is a complete protein; thus, a substitute for meat that provides protein and cholesterol protection.
  13. I just found this article about new material for a super capacitor, which may help reduce the costs of energy storage, and make solar and wind more practical. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140407131027.htm
  14. Also Marjuro atoll, Hawaii, and Tuvalu.
  15. I believe there have already been other climate change refugees, but not recorded as such. For example, some farms have closed in the US, for example in California, due to the drought. So far the numbers are small, but might grow quickly at any time.
  16. Anyone may grow algae in a pond, harvest it, dry it, and press it into pellets that can be burned in a pellet stove.
  17. The missing link is what to do with the CO2.
  18. Algae grows faster than anything else, and it will grow in salt and soda water. It can be pressed into pellets, and used to fire a power plant. However, wind and PV solar should be used with algae pellets to take up the slack when wend and PV do not provide power. Also, liquid metal batteries can be made large enough to store energy from wind and solar to help with transients as generation changes from wind and/or PV to pellet fired power plants.
  19. https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1236780_842550919104890_553443573_n.jpg
  20. Excellent find.
  21. If it is a choice, then you should choose to be gay for a week. Try it out and see how you like it. BTW, I am hetro and find the idea of bedding a same sex person something I absolutely do not want and probably could not force myself to do for a fortune. I'm not sure which is worse, the idea of bedding a same sex person or eating a cockroach. And, unless you are gay or bi, I think you will also not consider bedding a same sex person.
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