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A sequestrated interface run in water at normal temperatures that evolves oxygen on one side and hydrogen on the other, which should be viably up and running in about 8 years. This should definitively defer use of coal, until it can be safely used without ruining the environment.
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On April 25th, 2011 at 11:27 am Gaberax Said:
Why isn’t this technology being considered for US consumers?
On April 27th, 2011 at 10:37 am Carrie Winans Said:
Hi Gaberax,
One of the biggest reasons new technology isn’t being considered by US consumers has to do with the price of the technology. What consumers aren’t thinking about is the issue of VALUE over PRICE. So many Americans think this is the same concept. The sooner Americans are able to see the importance of buying a slightly more expensive product that will out run a cheaper one, the better.
For example: Would you buy a $3 t-shirt that was made in a factory and looks like it may fall apart in seconds? Or would you rather spend $20 on a t-shirt that was made in an ethical way and looks stable?
Let’s think of the VALUE people!
Thanks!
Carrie Winans
Planet Forward Intern