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Hi Dave,

On 29-Aug-12, at 5:07 PM, David & Alison Webster wrote:

> Hi Chris & All,                        Aug 29, 2012
>     Thanks. I just bought a used copy of Monbiot's book, in reputed  
> good condition, from Amazon.com for $0.01+ postage. Hope that price  
> is a reflection of widespread use in College as opposed to intrinsic  
> value.

I'm sure it is.

> Perhaps it will explain why electrolysis is so inefficient.

Unfortunately he doesn't go into it, but see Chapter 6: "How much  
energy can renewables supply?" for a very interesting discussion of  
many aspects of this issue. Monbiot is nothing if not thorough: a book  
very worthwhile reading from cover to cover.

Cheers!

Chris


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