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GreatGazoo

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1. Look for higher efficiency and less waste in all uses of energy.
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 01:26 PM
Jun 2015

This can have major impact -- 'Use less to do the same amount.'

The Carbon War Room is focused on helping make millions of little changes that add up to significant impact, like having diesel rigs stop idling.

Another big opportunity for impact is focusing on the biggest sources of carbon release. I'm part of a push for a mass produced electric tractor since agriculture is a huge source of carbon release but could be net carbon sequestering. When I got into mid-scale organic farming I was surprised by how much diesel and plastic it involves -- it shouldn't. Tractors use the dirtiest form of diesel fuel, even dirtier and more poisonous than that used for highway transportation. Currently electric tractors are available custom order or as kits but when a major like Kubota, John Deere or Tesla offer one it will be the start of a sea change (literally).

This guy does retro-fits but a pure version would be better. Love the joystick control and, therefore, moveable seat:



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