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Old 27th Apr 2011, 09:26
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jibba_jabba
 
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net energy loss

yep, but its a net energy loser......
I say this because you need more land to make ethanol or bio fuels than the net output you will receive. It may help but given that TONS of fuel are burnt in a single sortie/sector then you will only contribute a VERY small percentage to the total kero consumed.

we are very oil dependent and will never be able to replace it as an energy source. Our entire infrastructure is based on it. Community is lacking and it will need to be more localy focused to survive the massive price hikes that are on the way (predicted peak oil around 2012 - 2025)

look up Matt simons (an energy investment banker)
also look up Michael Ruppert for some interesting view points.
You should be able to find them on youtube.
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