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Old 04-11-2016, 04:31 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Biochar or charcoal was used to produce iron before coal came into use in the 19th century. For rural use expect more plant based biofuels since electric range is limited. Wind and micro hydro power are part of a distributed network not dependent on cloud or snow cover.
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