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Bigger turbines turn slower, and emit less noise

FZ — 8/13/2004 10:05:52 AM (archived)

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Interesting article on coal power from GRL. - et - 8/12/2004 9:08:12 PM
- I've learned firsthand that wind-turbines can have adverse environmental impact. - Jacob Samorodin - 8/12/2004 10:27:43 PM
  - Bigger turbines turn slower, and emit less noise - FZ - 8/13/2004 10:05:52 AM
    - Bigger costs more. The same people who harbor hopes for wind power as a save all are the same ones who shun capitalism. - Scott Evil - 8/13/2004 7:06:52 PM
  - Coal doesn't have to be dirty... - Adam - 8/13/2004 1:36:16 AM
    - The oil crunch will affect motor vehicles, not necessarily electricity - SZ - 8/13/2004 10:39:02 AM
      - And you thought greenhouse warming was bad from fossil fuels... - Scott Evil - 8/13/2004 7:12:08 PM
      - Jackpot !!! Renewable energy just might be possible! - GZ - 8/13/2004 3:33:52 PM
        
        why not just put a fusion reactor in every car. - Scott Evil - 8/13/2004 7:15:15 PM
        
        Yes!! It is just like putting a fusion reactor in your car! (candidate sales pitch, lol) (n/t) - ZB - 8/14/2004 2:54:28 PM
        
        'Put a tokamak in your tank' (n/t) - Play on the old Exxon commercial - 8/15/2004 6:04:29 AM

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