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Environment & Energy

Starboard Tack

(11,181 posts) Mon Dec 10, 2012, 03:00 PM Dec 2012

US military targets green energy [View all]

Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada, is part of an initiative that aims to cut the US military's energy consumption, replacing some of the oil it uses with renewable fuels.
http://www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/12/20121210163949436595.html

Every little bit helps.

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US military targets green energy [View all] Starboard Tack Dec 2012 OP

Unfortunate choice of words. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #1

Anything to keep the Mills of the Gods grinding on a little longer, I guess... GliderGuider Dec 2012 #2

Any reduction in carbon footprint is a plus of sorts.nt Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #3

I doubt it has NoOneMan Dec 2012 #4

Manufacturing requires energy. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #5

I prefer we cease production of unnecessary items NoOneMan Dec 2012 #6

I agree. However it isn't an either or scenario. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #8

Its not about good vs bad, but necessary vs unnecessary NoOneMan Dec 2012 #9

You may well be right, but I hope not. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #11

"More renewable energy, the less carbon." I do not agree. GliderGuider Dec 2012 #7

Well, that's an interesting take. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #10

I'd rather that they reduce energy by reducing the excessive size of the military ... Nihil Dec 2012 #12