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We can be Clean, Green, Economical and Environmentally Responsible. New Clean Energy Projects are being announced around the world everyday and in escalating numbers. Some popular ones are Wind, Solar, algae/biofuels and landfill gasses. The biggest power projects that have the most positive impact on the Environment and the Economy are Methane Hydrates, Sour Gas, Clean Coal, Petroleum Refining, Nuclear and Electric Vehicle in that order. The clean technologies that make this possible are in late stages of development, some have been proven in pilot plants.
In trying to put everything in perspective I offer this Quote from http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09276/1002685-28.stm#ixzz0StyJiwUR Mr. DeIuliis "challenged the view that such emissions threaten the planet. Comparing the earth's atmosphere to a 55-gallon drum, he said the increase in atmospheric carbon in the past 250 years would be the equivalent of four teaspoons, less than one of which was added by humans." Even if this comparison is grossly flawed, I think that we all can agree that we are talking small percentages. Even if all man made carbon dioxide emissions were stopped today it has been estimated that it would take 1,000 years for the CO2 to naturally return to pre 1900 levels.
That said, What is the most Environmentally and Economically responsible projects? What will replace Fossil energy?