using corn shucks and refuse from the corn product to produce biofuels, instead of the food. It sounds good since the 'waste' foliage isn't used for anything else. But what if the farmer intends to use the waste as green manure, i.e., as an additive to be tilled into the soils or utilized in a compost for nitrogen?
Do farmers already do this, either directly or indirectly?
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it came up talking with Dad this morning.
Why are we so focused on biofuels when there are cleaner alternatives that focus predominantly on the electric car principle.
Imagine if all power generation came from renewables like solar, hydroelectric, and wind. That power could then run through the lines to the home or charging stations to recharge vehicle batteries.
This would eliminate the need to PAY a dealer to fill the hydrogen cells or the biofuel. It all comes down to the dollar, apparently. Corporate America will not allow a system to be emplaced that removes the fuel pump technology and dollar generation, regardless of the benefit to the environment.
However, one question that does come to mind is.... are batteries recyclable or do they go into a storage bin, landfill, or dump? If they are not recyclable and they have a relatively short life span, then once again we are dealing a potentially devastating environmental consequence.
Solar cars sound good, the power directly charging the vehicle. However, at our rate of speed, and the amount of road debris, I don't think it's feasible. Cracked panels and the subsequent garbage must again be a consideration.
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