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Thread #102071   Message #2064841
Posted By: saulgoldie
31-May-07 - 09:11 AM
Thread Name: BS: Can We Afford Biofuels?
Subject: RE: BS: Can We Afford Biofuels?
Biofuels is not the solution to the situation we are in. At best, they could only replace a small percentage of our fuel needs. And they steal valuable crops from other important uses, like as food. And the resources they consume greatly offset any gains.

The solution, love it or shove it is to get around in more fuel efficient ways, or get around less. Fewer miles, more people in each vehicle--pooling/buses/trains/subways--other modes like walking and cycling. (Flying is DEFINITELY on its way out.) These are not just pie in the sky. They are necessities. We have no choice. Even if we had enough biofuel, it is still burning which contributes to global warming.

Did I just hijack this thread? Sorry. I am passionate on the subject.