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10. Even if we stopped using it as an energy source, we'd still need oil.

Thu Dec 19, 2013, 12:51 PM

Dec 2013

This could give us a cleaner option of getting it without destroying the landscape.

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So how much, if any, net energy was produced? NoOneMan Dec 2013 #1

Agreed that's the million dollar question here... Locut0s Dec 2013 #2

True, in a way oil is nothing more than stored solar power. Sirveri Dec 2013 #6

It does a great deal to address global warming. kristopher Dec 2013 #8

Oh! Just what we need. More oil! immoderate Dec 2013 #4

My first thought too. (nt) gtar100 Dec 2013 #7

Ach! I overlooked that. immoderate Dec 2013 #11

Even if we stopped using it as an energy source, we'd still need oil. eqfan592 Dec 2013 #10

That rotten egg smell is probably hydrogen sulfide. JoeyT Dec 2013 #12