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[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Sure, but it is very inefficient....

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Wood gasification is much more efficient.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Sure is.

The advantage to steam is high torque from no RPMs, you can use multiple fuels, and steam engines are way simpler than internal combustion engines.

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You're right, but doesn't make it an efficient option. Even fast growing coniferous trees take a solid what, 50 years or so to produce a good sized tree?

That's a looong time for something that can be burned in a comparatively short time period.

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Burning trees is retarded. They do it because coal is “bad” even though it burns magically compared to wood. If you want to burn wood for energy on a large scale you must burn rubber with it. It’s retarded.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Yeah, but its a very inefficient way to make electricity. So, if you want to be a retard, go ahead and do that.

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Burning fossil fuels, which are biodegraded trees, is the same as burning trees as a renewable resource.

Change my mind.

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So is burning coal.

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Charcoal is solar energy. Big brain time