New Energy Club: Renewables Only

With the exception of nuclear energy (including our sun), all energy sources are renewable. It's simply a matter of time.

Am I the only one who thinks the term "renewable energy" to be absurd?

Anybody heard of entropy?

Dear Brave Sir Robin... its a generalization...all things are relative.. but in this case, I guess that things are relative to a human lifespan.. if it occurs inside one's lifespan, then it is considered renewable.. general classification.. where would we be without classifications..lol.. anyway. you are only confused because you belong to the immortals.

Chris.

I know and understand. I guess I just prefer the term alternative energy sources but even then hydro-power is a well-established energy source that is "renewable" but would we consider it to be "alternative"? I won't even go into the environmental effects of hydro-dams, but I do like the lakes they create for recreational uses. We can't really say zero-emissions either because some "renewable" or "alternative" energy sources involve burning wood or other plant products or the methane produced from waste streams.

Cheers !!

If you don't like the damage that dams do, then maybe you will find some value in this idea

(the concept is still evolving... but it does have a significant advantage over river based dams in the damage and displacement regard)

Chris