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It's dismaying to see the lack of communication, let alone action or even simple suggestions in these blogs. The fact is that, while limited, there are things most of us can do, sometimes without even thinking. Perhaps the first single thing we could do is fill our tanks from the halfway mark with e-85 every other time. Any common car can handle that. It doesn't have to be retrofitted. Nobody needs a flex-fuel vehicle to do this. Do it now when gas prices are "low" and you might be in for a little more pleasant surprise when they begin to skyrocket! The lower demand for gas, even fractional, will tend to create lower prices later. Maybe instead of $4.00 a gallon prices will top out at $3.50 or $3.75 a gallon. This will also tend to relieve diesel shipping costs leading to slightly lower prices of everything, food included. It could also even slow the upward spiral of lp or propane costs as well as motor oil. Essentially gasoline is a pure demand-driven market so the lower the demand the lower the price. Those with SUV's should take note.
I know the arguments. You lose up to 30% of your mpg with e-85. That's true but I think the problem could be fixed to a large degree. E-85 is not cost effective. That's probably true too, but primarily because it's normally made from corn. If we have any bigger addiction in this country than petroleum it is corn. Other non-cellulosic crops need to be planted to make ethanol cost- and anti-pollution effective. The best is jerusalem artichokes. These subjects can and will be addressed later. For now, consider the use of e-85 as an insurance policy. Pay more money now to pay less later when it will really matter. Read More »
I know the arguments. You lose up to 30% of your mpg with e-85. That's true but I think the problem could be fixed to a large degree. E-85 is not cost effective. That's probably true too, but primarily because it's normally made from corn. If we have any bigger addiction in this country than petroleum it is corn. Other non-cellulosic crops need to be planted to make ethanol cost- and anti-pollution effective. The best is jerusalem artichokes. These subjects can and will be addressed later. For now, consider the use of e-85 as an insurance policy. Pay more money now to pay less later when it will really matter. Read More »
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I am a health advisor with the world's largest Health and Wellness Company. I'm looking to share some valuable health and wellness ideas and thoughts with you. If you have any ways to live a healthier life I would love to hear them.
I come across this the other day and feel we should not pay monies to companies who are selling toxins to us consumers.
So this is a great video on toxins and the companies who try to sell them to us, you may find it very useful. Check it out at
www.AworldChampion.net
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If you go to bottom of page you will see videos on health and wellness
And I'm sure you will agree that when you have a company who has done all this plus a lot more it's worth a deeper look into…
The world's first Climate Neutral™ certified company 7 years straight
Resulting in a net zero impact on the environment
And wining the
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I am a health advisor with the world's largest Health and Wellness Company. I'm looking to share some valuable health and wellness ideas and thoughts with you. If you have any ways to live a healthier life I would love to hear them.
I come across this the other day and feel we should not pay monies to companies who are selling toxins to us consumers.
So this is a great video on toxins and the companies who try to sell them to us, you may find it very useful. Check it out at
www.AworldChampion.net
User name - freedom
Password - project
If you go to bottom of page you will see videos on health and wellness
And I'm sure you will agree that when you have a company who has done all this plus a lot more it's worth a deeper look into…
The world's first Climate Neutral™ certified company 7 years straight
Resulting in a net zero impact on the environment
And wining the
Global Green USA Organizational Award and about 250 others awards Read More »
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Based on the facts outlined by the federal government's Energy Information Administration, Minnesota spends about 1/2 billion dollars annually on coal to pay for electrical generation. Back of the napkin calculations show that generating electricity by wind instead of coal would cost 10 billion dollars. (This is the amount needed to build roughly 7,000 turbines.) This is similar to the price of a huge mountain of coal-- a mountain that Minnesota would consume in 20 years, which is the lifespan of a wind generator. Because turbines could be located closer to sources of consumption, it's likely that less power would be lost due to resistance. Currently about half of the power generated by coal is lost to resistance. About 12 plants service the entire state. My calculations do not take into account this aspect of wind generation, but it could provide an additional boon.
Based on the facts outlined by the federal government's Energy Information Administration, Minnesota spends about 1/2 billion dollars annually on coal to pay for electrical generation. Back of the napkin calculations show that generating electricity by wind instead of coal would cost 10 billion dollars. (This is the amount needed to build roughly 7,000 turbines.) This is similar to the price of a huge mountain of coal-- a mountain that Minnesota would consume in 20 years, which is the lifespan of a wind generator. Because turbines could be located closer to sources of consumption, it's likely that less power would be lost due to resistance. Currently about half of the power generated by coal is lost to resistance. About 12 plants service the entire state. My calculations do not take into account this aspect of wind generation, but it could provide an additional boon.
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