Jacksgranda Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just now, welshbairn said: Maybe not but where are we going to find the electrical energy to replace all the petrol and diesel we use today? Ask an expert - I'm sure you'll get plenty of options, some of which may work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Ask an expert - I'm sure you'll get plenty of options, some of which may work. That's not good enough, I demand answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Maybe not but where are we going to find the electrical energy to replace all the petrol and diesel we use today? Renewables will continue to become more efficient and will push other forms of energy out. The Chinese have wisely decided to focus on developing renewable energy rather than engaging in a never ending war in the Middle East to secure their future energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo: First Blood Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 24/08/2018 at 17:41, Detournement said: Renewables will continue to become more efficient and will push other forms of energy out. The Chinese have wisely decided to focus on developing renewable energy rather than engaging in a never ending war in the Middle East to secure their future energy. What are you talking about? China is a huge user of fossil fuels and the increase in CO2 emissions seen in 2017 were caused mostly by China. They are responsible for 28% of the total emissions on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 10 hours ago, Jambo: First Blood said: What are you talking about? China is a huge user of fossil fuels and the increase in CO2 emissions seen in 2017 were caused mostly by China. They are responsible for 28% of the total emissions on the planet. Which is why they are investing heavily since they are seeing the results of their heavy pollution. Quote China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is determined to rebalance its energy mix, and incorporate more clean energy. That determination is reflected in the money it put into renewable energy last year, dwarfing spending by the next biggest investor, the US. Last year nearly half of the world’s new renewable energy investment of $279.8 billion (pdf, p.11) came from China, according to a report published April 5 by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and the sustainable energy finance center run by the United Nations Environment Program and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. China’s investment in renewable energy—excluding large hydro projects—rose 30% compared with 2016, and was more than three times of that of the US, whose investment in the sector dropped 6% from 2016 to $40.5 billion last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo: First Blood Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 5 hours ago, Suspect Device said: Which is why they are investing heavily since they are seeing the results of their heavy pollution. I hope this bears fruit and helps to reduce their CO2 emissions however it's far too early to be favourably comparing their emissions to other major powers especially in the loaded moral way in which it was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 https://oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/100-Oil-Is-A-Distinct-Possibility.html Mind you there is another feature saying the exact opposite. As usual. No-one really knows or can predict. Which is why I found it laughable that the SNP got such a hard time for failing to predict the downturn. (Conveniently avoiding the fact that almost everyone else didn't predict it either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 https://oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/100-Oil-Is-A-Distinct-Possibility.html Mind you there is another feature saying the exact opposite. As usual. No-one really knows or can predict. Which is why I found it laughable that the SNP got such a hard time for failing to predict the downturn. (Conveniently avoiding the fact that almost everyone else didn't predict it either)The downside is, nobody knows how the US - China sanctions are going to affect the price, could go either way. China cuts output (non-oil), & price goes down, or China demands more oil to account for US sanctions & drop in product from Venezuela & Iran & price goes up? The oil market is always volatile & tbh, no one can predict future price. We could be in $60 a barrel or $100 a barrel by the end of the year.One constant is- it’s better to have it, than not have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 And if you have it, don't waste the revenue from it...….oh, too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Brent Crude price today stands at $81.63pb. Oil companies and successive UK governments have been raking in billions over the years. I have worked in the industry for over 40 years and over that time it saddens me greatly to see the continuous hand wringing and prevarication from those who would have us believe that what we have (and will have for many years to come) in Scotland's territorial waters is a huge problem and something which is totally unmanageable for us to contemplate. We also have those who worry about the environmental impact advocating "greener" alternatives and should not now be wasting our time debating this issue . So on it goes, like banging your head against a brick wall, the majority continues to vote for Tory/Labour, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee unionist parties who represent the UK establishment with their colonialist agenda to extract resources from their compliant subordinates. We are the only country in the world to refuse our Independence and to let this exploitation continue. Shameful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 29/08/2018 at 01:30, Jambo: First Blood said: What are you talking about? China is a huge user of fossil fuels and the increase in CO2 emissions seen in 2017 were caused mostly by China. They are responsible for 28% of the total emissions on the planet. That's because Western industrial production was outsourced to China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 But what currency would we use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 29/08/2018 at 17:33, Jambo: First Blood said: I hope this bears fruit and helps to reduce their CO2 emissions however it's far too early to be favourably comparing their emissions to other major powers especially in the loaded moral way in which it was done. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/26/satellite-images-show-runaway-expansion-of-coal-power-in-china No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Jack D Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 14 hours ago, John Lambies Doos said: But what currency would we use Fairly sure it's our Plan B for currency that's the bigger issue... No country can function unless it knows what it's 2nd currency option is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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