Reply To: Cap and Trade

[Brian H]

Phil’s Dad wrote: Rezwan, you speculate the scenario where “The issue is no longer carbon, or greenhouse gases. But C&T;remains!”

I can’t for the life of me see why it would. 8-/

I think I am with Brian when he says;”Water rights will also become moot. Desalinization and other water purification and pumping options will open up with FF.”

In other words if there is plentiful / cheap energy then there is more than enough water to be had. No need for a cap. 🙂 The issue is only getting it to where it is needed but we already pay for that (where I come from anyway) so that doesn’t change anything fundamental. (Might be a few disused oil or gas pipelines that could be used for the purpose – just a thought because I have no idea if they are in the right place.)

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I think Rezwan was thinking globally re the water rights (e.g., the M.E., S.A., etc.) But desalinization resolves those shortages, too. The excellent Israeli desal installations could be ramped up manyfold with FF, as an example.

One of the consequences of both replacing generators and easing water shortages will be the accelerated decommissioning (= removal) of dams, already going on in many places. Imagine detonating the Hoover! :bug: 😛 :coolgrin:

P.S. Just thinking of other consequences, too: using idle oil tankers (refitted with FF generators and electric engine power) to transport purified water, and/or tow icebergs to where they’ll be appreciated. 🙂 😉