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Old 20-01-2005, 17:03   #54
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Re: Nuclear power

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Originally Posted by Matth
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Eg. Growing and then burning "fuel crops" has ZERO CO2 impact, as the C02 released is what was taken in when they were grown - until solar cells reach greater efficiency, that may be the most effective way to use solar energy, and it provides an inherent method of storage as well.
absolutely - provided other emissions can be controlled, this is entirely feasible, afaik feasibility trials have been done using straw & coppiced willow, but unfortunately, the project has never been taken to a commercial level.
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