Comments | labingi: Alternative Energy

labingi

Alternative Energy

Oct 16, 2009 18:38

I apparently missed global climate change blogging day, but I'm making up for it a bit late. I've just been reading up on MIT Professor Daniel Nocera's studies in artificial photosynthesis as a means of energy generation. This man and his team are my new heroes. Now, I lack the science to evaluate whether their studies will be a huge energy ( Read more... )

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labingi October 18 2009, 04:00:18 UTC

Thanks for reading:)

metarudogu October 17 2009, 03:38:04 UTC

I would say that is one reason why Obama's administration is being regarded with a lot of optimism internationally; the republicans practically push America into the "dark ages" especially with global environmental issues. I am holding out hope for things to change internationally, particularly the States.

labingi October 18 2009, 04:01:59 UTC

Yeah. Obama is so much better than Bush that it's a tremendous relief. At the same time, he's so obviously better that I think he's gotten by so far with lots of congratulations for not really accomplishing much. Of course, the task he faces is towering.

metarudogu October 19 2009, 07:32:31 UTC

While Obama does not seem to have gotten a lot of solid success, I think many of which is due to the 180 degree about turn he is undertaking compared to the past 2 terms under Bush. It's quite understandable to me at least, especially since Bush left everything in a state of absolute disaster; from international politics, to environment, to economics and just about anything we can name for that matter ( ... )

labingi October 30 2009, 05:23:26 UTC

I'm sorry! I don't think I ever answered this comment. Thanks for putting things in this perspective. You're right that the Obama Administration has a billion bits of damage to undo, and it's not realistic to imagine things getting much better right away. Yes, patience is key.

skinintheway October 17 2009, 13:31:50 UTC

Hm... haven't read any serious papers of his, but from my little glimpse I would say his project makes sense ( ... )

labingi October 18 2009, 04:07:36 UTC

Thanks for sharing your expertise! I'm somewhat comforted to hear you say that there's some sort of hope in this research. Yes, the volatility of hydrogen does seem to be a big drawback. I agree with you that the people with the money lack the political will to pursue things like decentralized energy--or, indeed, most anything that would be of particular value in the coming century. But I think that's all the more reason for reframing the debate because, simply put, the world will find the political will for real solutions or civilization as we've known it will end.

So instead of saying, "Solution X isn't likely to work because it won't get political/financial support," I would opt for, "We must find political/financial support for solution X. We have no room to fail."