Understanding E=MC2

[caddyman]

Found this ages ago, then lost it.

So I'm posting it here for my own reference. Very interesting explanation of limitations of energy production:

http://www.energytribune.com/articles.cfm?aid=2469

Comments

[failing-angel.livejournal.com]

I can't help it, your title makes think Big Audio Dynamite

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

Well sort of.

Like all electricity it can be stored and moved, but it is no more efficient or inefficient than storing and moving other types of energy, so actually irelevant to his arguement, which is that to collect enough solar energy to rely on it would be problematic at best because of the limitations of physics.

In the same way, it is a little disingenuous (I don't mean that anywhere near as harshly as it can be read ;-) ) to point out that he is ignoring possible advances in technology on solar energy whilst yourself ignoring possible advances in nuclear technology waste disposal.

That aside, it is a useful reminder that whilst something may well need to be done if we want to stop sea levels reaching the spuire of Westminster Abbey, the answers aren't as simple as some would have us suppose.

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

the answers aren't as simple as some would have us suppose

By which I don't mean you!

By crackey, you can tell I've had problems with people attributing the 'wrong' voice to my scratchings recently, can't you!