Sub's Alternative Energy Thread

[SubGod22]

Another potential way to use less oil and have less plastic waste in the world.

An Infinitely Recyclable Plastic Could Solve the World's Pollution Problem

Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a new infinitely recyclable plastic that could be the answer to the world’s growing pollution problem.

They’ve engineered microbes to make the ingredients for a sustainable alternative to the 90% of plastics that can’t currently be recycled, many of which use finite, polluting petrochemicals as the building blocks.

The California research team has successfully engineered microbes to make biological alternatives for the starting ingredients in an infinitely recyclable plastic known as poly(diketoenamine), or PDK.

“This is the first time that bioproducts have been integrated to make a PDK that is predominantly bio-based,” said project leader Dr Brett Helms.

“And it’s the first time that you see a bio-advantage over using petrochemicals, both with respect to the material’s properties and the cost of producing it at scale.”

He explained that, unlike traditional plastics, PDK can be repeatedly deconstructed into “pristine” building blocks and formed into new products with no loss in quality.

PDKs initially used building blocks derived from petrochemicals, but those ingredients can be redesigned and produced with microbes instead.

They claim it's also cheaper and can be made to work at higher temps than oil based plastics. It will be interesting to see where this goes as they work towards 100% bio based plastic.

[SubGod22]

Geothermal Power is Finally a Reality After Next-Generation Breakthrough of Carbon-Free Energy in Nevada

A commercial pilot project confirmed a record production of geothermal energy in northern Nevada this week.

Fervo Energy announced it had successfully completed the well test at its full-scale commercial pilot, ‘Project Red’, accelerating the deployment of next-generation geothermal power.

The successful well test confirms the commercial viability of Fervo’s drilling technology and establishes Project Red as the most productive enhanced geothermal system in history.

The 30-day well test, a standard for geothermal, achieved a flowrate of 63 liters per second at high temperature that enables 3.5 MW of electric production, setting new records for both flow and power output from an enhanced geothermal system.

Fervo is the first company to successfully drill a horizontal well into thermal reservoirs of heat to produce commercial geothermal energy, thus “reducing drilling risks”.

“By applying drilling technology from the oil and gas industry, we have proven that we can produce 24/7 carbon-free energy resources in new geographies across the world,” said Tim Latimer, Fervo Energy CEO and Co-Founder.

They believe that this breakthrough could lead to this technology being able to supply 20% of the nations power needs in a safe and clean way.

[WstateU]

Hillary Clinton blames 'MAGA Republicans' for making it hot outside

“Democrats have been quick to blame climate change, though some climate experts like Ryan Maue, the former top climate scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, have noted heat waves aren't new.

"Without climate change, July's summer heat in the U.S. Southwest would have been 'virtually impossible,'" Maue tweeted Tuesday. "I guess that's true if you memory hole 1925, 1930s, 1950s, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2012, 2020, etc. and the rest of the almanac."

In a separate post, Maue noted Clinton's post was made just eight days after a New York Times editorial calling on leaders to "politicize the weather."”

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hillary-clinton-blames-maga-republicans-making-hot-outside

[ShockerPrez]

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hil...ng-hot-outside

So, I am guessing that Billary and all of these other clowns don't drive cars and don't fly on private jets when they travel right? LOL! What a joke.

The libs have nothing. Their climate scam is starting to come apart now, like everything else they push to justify expanding their grift.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hillary-clinton-blames-maga-republicans-making-hot-outside

So, I am guessing that Billary and all of these other clowns don't drive cars and don't fly on private jets when they travel right? LOL! What a joke.

[Atxshoxfan]

Noted Climatologist Ilhan Omar Says the Earth Broke a 120,000-Year-Old Temperature Record, Promptly Gets Ratioed

https://redstate.com/jimthompson/202...atioed-n778306

Be careful. Some on here don't like questioning how climate information from over 150 years ago is collected.
My understanding is that we can control the climate as long as we get large amounts of tax payer funds to pay the climate alarmists. And if we don't collect these tax payer funds, we will all die from the effects of climate change within about 8 years.
But don't worry, the alarmist can handle this problem as long as you stop eating beef, stop using any fossil fuels and you send all your money to them.
Your in good hands! Just follow their directions.

[1972Shocker]

Noted Climatologist Ilhan Omar Says the Earth Broke a 120,000-Year-Old Temperature Record, Promptly Gets Ratioed

https://redstate.com/jimthompson/2023/07/18/noted-climatologist-ilhan-omar-says-the-earth-broke-a-120000-year-old-temperature-record-promptly-gets-ratioed-n778306

[pinstripers]

Daniel Turner @DanielTurnerPTF

Ilhan Omar said Earth broke a heat record last set in 117,977 BC.
Greta Thunberg predicted climate change would wipe out humanity by June 2023.
John Kerry claimed the Arctic would be ice-free by the summer of 2013.
I say we stop listening to these idiots.

[pinstripers]

https://twitter.com/JohnStossel/status/1680989031901921281

EV

[Shockm]

Nothing is going to stop countries poorer than the USA (which is basically everyone) from trying to get wealthy using any means possible. And number 1 on any list is cheap, abundant energy in the form of coal, oil and natural gas.

And that is not changing in our lifetime, our children's lifetime or their children's lifetime.

China, Germany, India, etc. are not as high economically as the U.S., but they aren't 3rd World Countries (Africa, S. America, etc). They are all Top 10 World Economies. If we are going to make a dent into Global Warming, there needs to be buy in from all of the top economies in the World. China, Germany, and India are all building NEW coal plants for energy which we are told are bad for our environment.


China

• GDP: $19,374 billion
• GDP By Country Per Capita: $13,720
• Annual GDP Growth Rate: 5.2%

China has witnessed a notable upsurge in its economic progress, moving from the fourth rank in 1960 to the second rank in 2023. The Chinese economy predominantly hinges upon manufacturing, exports, and investment. It proudly possesses an extensive workforce, robust governmental backing, infrastructural advancements, and an expeditiously expanding consumer market.


Also Read: Top 10 biggest companies in the world by market cap in 2023


Japan

• GDP: $4,410 billion
• GDP By Country Per Capita: $35,390
• Annual GDP Growth Rate: 1.3%

Japan's notable economy is distinguished by its progressive technology, manufacturing prowess, and service industry. Prominent sectors encompass automotive, electronic, machinery, and financial domains. Moreover, Japan garners recognition for its unwavering work ethic, pioneering technological advancements, and exceptional exports of superior quality.


Germany

• GDP: $4,309 billion
• GDP By Country Per Capita: $51,380
• Annual GDP Growth Rate: -0.1%

The German economy strongly focuses on exports and is renowned for its precision in the engineering, automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. It derives advantage from its proficient labour force, robust research and development initiatives, and a pronounced commitment to fostering innovation.


India

• GDP: $3,750 billion
• GDP By Country Per Capita: $2,600
• Annual GDP Growth Rate: 5.9%

India's economy boasts diversity and swift growth, fuelled by key sectors such as information technology, services, agriculture, and manufacturing. The nation capitalises on its broad domestic market, a youthful and technologically adept labour force, and an expanding middle class.







2. What are the top 10 poorest countries in the world?


The top 10 poorest countries in the world by GDP per capita would be:

1. Burundi - $308
2. Sierra Leone - $472
3. Malawi - $483
4. The Central African Republic - $516
5. Madagascar - $540
6. Somalia - $562
7. South Sudan - $570
8. Niger - $574
9. Mozambique - $579
10. Eritrea - $700

[WuDrWu]

Nothing is going to stop countries poorer than the USA (which is basically everyone) from trying to get wealthy using any means possible. And number 1 on any list is cheap, abundant energy in the form of coal, oil and natural gas.

And that is not changing in our lifetime, our children's lifetime or their children's lifetime.

[pinstripers]

[Shockm]

These Ancient Chinese "Skywells" Are Taking Green Architecture to the Next Level by Learning from the Past



Another cool, ancient design to help cool and regulate temps in buildings without extra energy use.

It’s interesting that the Chinese tout this energy triumph, while they expand their carbon footprint by building Numerous, additional coal plants to meet their public needs with their people. They don’t want to risk a revolution from their people by not meeting their family heating needs.

[Kung Wu]

Owns…

A Democrat lied??? No wayyyy ....

[SubGod22]

These Ancient Chinese "Skywells" Are Taking Green Architecture to the Next Level by Learning from the Past

Architects and designers of eras past had to adapt to the planet’s challenges long before electricity, air conditioning, and heating were invented, and as modern humans try and find a way to reduce carbon emissions, the ancients have much to teach us.

In China, more and more modern buildings are being planned around antique design features known as “skywells” used in the country’s humid south at least since the Ming Dynasty of the 14th century.

A skywell is basically a square or rectangular courtyard in the middle of the floor plan on which one side is a stone wall. Overhead hang the classic dou gong, or beam and bracket eaves. This shades the ground and funnels rainwater into a central basin.

When the wind blows across the roof of a skywell house, it’s often colder, and therefore heavier, than the still air indoors. It’s funneled down, especially by the wall, into the interior which then pushes the warmer still air higher and out of the opening.

Even if the wind isn’t blowing though, openings such as skylights, chimneys, or smokestacks tend to create circulation. As warm air rises up through the skywell, it pulls air from the other rooms into it.

Another cool, ancient design to help cool and regulate temps in buildings without extra energy use.