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Old 03-13-2012, 01:16 PM
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In fairness using power generated at a single point (powerplants) vs multiples (like internal combustion engines) compared apples to apples generates about 1/3 less the pollution (according to dear old dad).

Pete
What was it you said to me a while back - "No fair being reasonable."

Bear in mind also that a significant amount of electricity is created by burning natural gas, which burns much cleaner. In a prior life, I worked for a company that delivered gas to the electric company. Our department was called "Gas Control" which opened us up to plenty of jokes.

Nuclear generation of electricity is a whole 'nother discussion.

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D-Ray
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