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To: newgeezer

I think it's probably not the most efficient way to get your bio product for conversion. I'm sure there is an optimum in converting sunlight to the right plant and converting that plant into oil with the least energy.


57 posted on 08/04/2005 10:09:41 AM PDT by biblewonk (They are not gods which are made with hands.)
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To: biblewonk
Certainly, the idea of turning a waste product into energy can be even more intriguing than that of growing and harvesting a plant. But, in either case, the bottom line has to take into consideration weighing the output (benefits) against all of the inputs (costs).

I'm no scientist but, this one sounds silly (even if oil is $80/bbl).

58 posted on 08/04/2005 10:22:08 AM PDT by newgeezer (Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary.)
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