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Old 10-05-2018, 01:12 AM   #3114 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by myself
If you stick with it, he progresses from aerospace for funding, through [1]farming for biofuel, [2]OTEC, and [3]tidal power (Moon power!) to creating barrier islands full of housing and deep-sea farming with artificial lights using [4]hydrothermal power. Whew.
Rather than the social aspects, I was pointing to at least four sources of energy that are no being exploited today.

Not to mention towing icebergs to LA and operating ski resorts on the top. This isn't just about islands. Did anyone watch the video?
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