>> If we have to run intercontinental surface transport on sails because run >> out of oil, most of the people on the planet are going to starve >> Think food. Fertiliser, manufacture of, distribution, planting, harvesting >> and transport to consumer. Boats got nothing to do with it
And did we not do these things before oil? And before coal? Was there no food in the past? We absolutely have to reduce our dependence on non-renewables so why not reduce oil consumption by looking at alternatives such as wind, wave, solar, bio-fuels etc. It's probably the most exciting engineering challenge for centuries. And so is the hundred mile food basket but not for engineering reasons. Who needs a par-bake from Ireland in Australia? Near Launceston, there's a steam museum full of traction engines. One wears a sign which reads "Give me wood and water and I'll work." D _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
