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Posted Fri Feb 6 2009: from New Scientist: Why sustainable power is unsustainable http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1233950906 Renewable energy needs to become a lot more renewable -- a theme that emerged at the Financial Times Energy Conference in London this week. Although scientists are agreed that we must cut carbon emissions from transport and electricity generation to prevent the globe's climate becoming hotter, and more unpredictable, the most advanced "renewable" technologies are too often based upon non-renewable resources, attendees heard. [Read more stories about: technical cleverness, technological innovation, alternative energy] New!: Your Quips: kevin says: "The earth doesn't just regenerate everything we ever wanted? What?" Bradley says: "Nah, that's the child in you, talking about the ur-Mother. You're now a grown-up." Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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