Episode #556
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: David Avocado Wolfe
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
A 2015 review of lifecycle assessments of electric vehicles shows that overall they reduce green house gas emissions compared to gasoline vehicles. http://tinyurl.com/hmdlze4
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Item #2
Fiction
A recent analysis finds that adoption of LED lights has led to a backfire effect in which total energy expenditure increases due to increased use of lighting. http://theenergycollective.com/jessejenkins/2151551/leds-efficient-lights-and-rebound-effects
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Item #3
Science
A 2010 USDA report concludes that corn ethanol produces 2.3 BTUs of energy for every 1 BTU of energy used in production. http://blogs.usda.gov/2010/09/21/usda-report-shows-improving-corn-ethanol-energy-efficiency/
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
“Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.” — Rosalind Franklin