Climate Change Debate

[HAzelGroveWolf]

Would your arguments for investing in R&D on nuclear power not apply to investing in R&D in renewables? I.E. it's only through investment in R&D that renewables can become cost effective/cheap/scaleable?

I don't have a problem with that, I have a problem with 'technology' rolled out that is not fit for purpose as a political fashion accessory that benefits nobody other than subsidy farmers.

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

You can when the old sources are killing the planet.

Nonsense.

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-33638903

Greenest government ever.....

Thankfully they appear to have abandoned the nonsense, they now need to repeal the Climate Change Act. Perhaps now there will be a proper public debate unlike in 2008.

 

[Aikiwolf]

I don't have a problem with that, I have a problem with 'technology' rolled out that is not fit for purpose as a political fashion accessory that benefits nobody other than subsidy farmers.

Ok cool, just wanted to check that we do need to invest in renewables and this will allow us to ensure the tech is fit for purpose.

 

[Alan]

Nonsense.

The great thing about science is that it's true whether you believe in it or not.

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

The great thing about science is that it's true whether you believe in it or not.

Physical processes may be an absolute but science is merely an expression of our understanding. Mankind is well capable of wilful damage but pollution can and is being managed. Sensitivity to carbon dioxide remains disputed.

 

[Johnny75]

Thought this might interest some http://www.upworthy.com/first-we-ha...nes-now-its-time-to-meet-the-windwheel?c=ufb1

 

[visage]

I wont beleive it can work until theres one literally in my house.

 

[The Bear]

Sounds good for coastal buildings but inland ones would probably have a large water bill to offset no electric bill.

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

Best ignored as fantasy usefulness:
http://machinedesign.com/archive/wind-power-without-wind-turbines

 

[The Bear]

Probably yes, but no doubt you'd have pooh-poohed the Dyson bladeless fans when the concept appeared.

 

[Johnny75]

Best ignored as fantasy usefulness:
http://machinedesign.com/archive/wind-power-without-wind-turbines

I would sack you tomorrow if I were your boss. No place for such limited thinking in any business.

 

[Alan]

Crazy that anybody thought to use electricity back in the day. I mean, we already had candles and all that infrastructure would be so expensive to install!

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

I would sack you tomorrow if I were your boss. No place for such limited thinking in any business.

I think it a little fanciful that you would be my boss in the first place.

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

Crazy that anybody thought to use electricity back in the day. I mean, we already had candles and all that infrastructure would be so expensive to install!

Did you look at the maths?

 

[Alan]

Did you look at the maths?

Did you? Home electricity and personal computers are surely a waste of money!

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

Probably yes, but no doubt you'd have pooh-poohed the Dyson bladeless fans when the concept appeared.

I'm more than capable of wierd shit technology.

 

[Johnny75]

I think it a little fanciful that you would be my boss in the first place.

Indeed you would never be employed by my company in the first place. And by my company that'll be me that owns it.

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

Did you? Home electricity and personal computers are surely a waste of money!

And where did I dispute that?

 

[HAzelGroveWolf]

Indeed you would never be employed by my company in the first place. And by my company that'll be me that owns it.

As if I was begging...