Wed, 11 Feb 2009

Why Sustainable Power Is Unsustainable

Interesting point, although it mostly applies to solar and hydrogen technologies. Biofuels (done right) and wind aren't nearly as dependent on exotics as other alternatives.

Although scientists are agreed that we must cut carbon emissions from transport and electricity generation to prevent the globe's climate becoming hotter, the most advanced 'renewable' technologies are too often based upon non-renewable resources including indium and platinum — resources that could dry up in 10-15 years if they were widely used in the renewable energy market.

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