Comments DukeJ has made
electric vs hybrid
Yes -- My understanding was that most hybrids like the Prius have two separate drivetrains: 1 electric and 1 gasoline, while the volt will have an electric drivetrain plus a gas generator (much like a locomotive).
This should make it, in theory, simpler and more efficient than a hybrid, if not cheaper.On Chevy Volt not so revolutionary posted 1 year, 2 months ago 22 Responses
what about these scientists?
http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=5936 ...
"Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food on individual farms in developing countries, as low-intensive methods on the same land--according to new findings which refute the long-standing claim that organic farming methods cannot produce enough food to feed the global population."On Only GMOs and agrichemicals can 'feed the world,' don't you know? posted 1 year, 2 months ago 53 Responses
Ah, the green mask comes off...
It was really an excellent idea, BioDi, but as you can see it doesn't matter if you're even 99% vegan, "Carbon is irrelevant" as long as Bambi and Thumper make it through another (unusually warm) Winter...On Veganism: All or nothing? posted 2 years, 2 months ago 30 Responses
Gas Tax will work when...
...it is dedicated to tangible, extant alternatives to driving, i.e., a quality, robust mass transit system. People support taxes when there is a proven and direct benefit. A gas tax for its own sake is a loser.On It's not the same as a carbon tax, and it's not cool posted 2 years, 4 months ago 13 Responses