We keep being told over and over that there is no viable alternative to fossil fuels to power our society.
Solar doesn't do it, it just has about 26% capacity the same for wind and tidal.
Biomass doesn't do it, it needs too much land and resources to effectively replace coal, oil and gas.
The same for geothermal, it's not available in some places where the Earth's crust is too thick and the mantle's warmth too far down.
Nuclear doesn't cut it, it's too expensive to build and too dangerous to run. Thorium LFTR does present one option there:
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/s...9-safe-abundant-alternative-fossil-fuels.html
So what are the options?
I guess if your intent is to not only find a replacement for fossil fuels, but one that allows a virtual monoploy on the most important sector of our economy then you need to find just one alternative to convert to. So the real issue becomes not about sustainable energy alternatives, it becomes- how can the tiny minority of people who already enjoy wealth, comfort and priviledge on a level the vast majority of us never will maintain that standard.
The obvious solution to the energy crisis isn't finding an alternative to fossil fuels, it's about finding an alternative to an energy based economic monoploy. It's about using all the different options in suitable combinations that fit the local conditions.
Alternative energy is about energy independence and that's the real reason there's so much resistance from above.
Solar doesn't do it, it just has about 26% capacity the same for wind and tidal.
Biomass doesn't do it, it needs too much land and resources to effectively replace coal, oil and gas.
The same for geothermal, it's not available in some places where the Earth's crust is too thick and the mantle's warmth too far down.
Nuclear doesn't cut it, it's too expensive to build and too dangerous to run. Thorium LFTR does present one option there:
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/s...9-safe-abundant-alternative-fossil-fuels.html
So what are the options?
I guess if your intent is to not only find a replacement for fossil fuels, but one that allows a virtual monoploy on the most important sector of our economy then you need to find just one alternative to convert to. So the real issue becomes not about sustainable energy alternatives, it becomes- how can the tiny minority of people who already enjoy wealth, comfort and priviledge on a level the vast majority of us never will maintain that standard.
The obvious solution to the energy crisis isn't finding an alternative to fossil fuels, it's about finding an alternative to an energy based economic monoploy. It's about using all the different options in suitable combinations that fit the local conditions.
Alternative energy is about energy independence and that's the real reason there's so much resistance from above.
