skyemoor wrote:OilmanChoke wrote: I repeat my query, if we have a 300 year supply of something, doesn't that qualify as sustainable for all intents and purposes?
I'll repeat my answer;Sustainable Energy definition: Energy that can be produced economically and safely for all time without impacting the environment and well-being of future generations. http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1484
If it is hydrocarbons you are talking about, then the widespread use of these unduly impacts the environment and hence are not sustainable.OilmanChoke wrote:Please, one of you go invent a 1000 year or 100000 year sustainable, cheap energy supply.
No invention necessary. Wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, wave, etc are sustainable. Cheap is a relative word; don't forget we consider external costs as well. $100/barrel oil is not cheap.
I'll give you the same objection you gave me: Where's your *timetable* for shutting off the fossil fuels/nuclear and switching over to 100% sustainable energy?