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Economics project draft. Jarred Mongeon
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Issues : Coal; Oil; Natural Gas. Fossil fuel dependency Greenhouse gasses (Climate Alteration) Contamination Health issues
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Create a new infrastructure Photovoltaic fields DC transmission lines underground compressed air storage Conversion of lifestyles Plug in electric cars expected New workforce Domestic security Healthier living
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Cut consumption of foreign oil Conserve domestic oil Reduce greenhouse gas Create new workforce Have a recyclable industry Create a healthier and safer environment.
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The use of 46,000 square miles of barren land. 2050-> 165,000square miles of land used. Offset the operation of 300 coal, 300 natural gas plants. Job loss. $420 billion cost
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BAD Maintain status quo. Increase domestic productivity of fossil fuels and nuclear. GOOD Format populated areas with individual Solar plan Increase alternative, renewable energy Wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro, and abundant types of solar.
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100% U.S. electricity 90% Total energy Spring and summer solar infrastructure Hydrogen production for 90% transportation fuel Energy related CO2 would fall 92% below 2005 levels.
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Will this plan have a substantial impact on climate change? Can the US make the societal changes needed? Are there alternatives with greater economic benefit?
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