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Subject: Re: [OM] OT - American railways
From: Jan Steinman <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:28:13 -0700
> From: Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> We have an incredible system of intercity transport here that makes
> far more sense than rail. We have air-travel.

Yea, air travel will be looked upon by future historians as pretty cool.

But it is grossly inefficient, from an energy standpoint.

Do you think we'll be able to produce cheap, alternative fuels to  
support air transport? Or do you think oil will somehow remain  
relatively cheap? Do you have any concern for CO2 buildup in the  
atmosphere and oceans?

If not, then hell yes, let's fly all we can. But to me, those  
arguments mean air travel has begun a terminal decline.

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If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular  
error. -- John Kenneth Galbraith
:::: Jan Steinman, EcoReality Co-op ::::

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