[highlander]

I've posted a link to the 25x'25 web site. Of note is the study done by U of Tenn. related to agricultures role in this grand scheme. On page 33 they have a graph showing different sectors contributions to the overall plan.

Having recently returned from a workshop where the results from the study were presented, I had a few observations.

First, the use of ethanol will not grow that much.
Second, the growth of biofuels will be accomplished without seriously impacting food production, and without major increase in acreage
third, nothing of note is scheduled to occur until 2011. I believe this is planned. If the cost of energy increases (is allowed to increase?) the conversion of cropland will be an easier sell.
finally, conservation does not factor in at least in a meaningful way.

Will 25 by 25 be a success. I think so, but not like they plan.

They plan for a 24% growth in energy use and stable supply of petrol fuels.

I know you doomers and biofuel nay sayers are going to love to chew this report up and spit it out (are you listening PStarr?) But it seems to be well thought out except for using the assumptions of continued growth and stable output of petroleum energy, which are probably fatal flaws.


http://www.25x25.org/index.php?option=c ... &Itemid=73

[Jack]

Look at the numbers the report suggests are possible.

Look at consumption.

[Loki]

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