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But.. why? The problem is that we put an insane amount of carbon into the atmosphere from million years old plants that was stored there just fine. If we just c
by kaba0 3y ago
But.. why? The problem is that we put an insane amount of carbon into the atmosphere from million years old plants that was stored there just fine. If we just continue to circulate the existing amounts (and increase it in a tiny bit slower rate because let’s be honest, that’s the reality) we are not even a bit ahead.
- ffhhttt 3y agoBecause gasoline/diesel/etc. are very energy dense and much easier to store and transport than any alternativd. In some cases e.g. airplane there simply seem to be no other options (unless there is a massive breakthrough in battery tech and possibly out understanding of physics). So ‘clean’ burning synthetic fuels don’t seem like a terrible idea. Of course it all comes down to energy efficiency, but if solar/wind continue growing and carbon capture somehow becomes cost-efficient (assuming free solar/wind energy) it seems like a much better option than continuing oil extraction or even biofuels (which of course is also technically “carbon capture” just not very land/water efficient). > we are not even a bit ahead. Of course. But how does it make it different from every other option? Moving to 100% renewables won’t reverse climate change either .