Gamebird8

Gamebird8 t1_jdzirkq wrote

One of the beneficial bits about Heat Pumps is they don't release energy into heat, meaning their net heat output is equal to the inefficiency of the pump and fans.

Whereas something like a gas furnace has a net heat output equal to its electrical inefficiency plus it's fuel burn efficiency

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Gamebird8 t1_jbki6vw wrote

It's not a bad idea for short distance driving. Even if it takes 2-3 Years to remove a Tree's worth of carbon, it is a valid technology to look at.

It is not the solution, not the magic bandaid. But it's a tool and to scoff at it doesn't help the problem when we're supposedly already past a point of no return.

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Gamebird8 t1_j8ptgzu wrote

Reply to comment by Doortofreeside in Earth changing seasons. by ooMEAToo

Climate Change creates weather extremes.

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It's worth noting how mild the winter is, but when it's actually cold..... it get's really cold. You could convince me that 0-10°F doesn't exist and I'd believe you

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Gamebird8 t1_j8pha5a wrote

I mean, we get those occasionally. New England is well know for it's weirdly out of season weather every so often.

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Now, the real point of contention here is that winters have been much milder, where 15 years ago it would be 10-20°F it's now 25-35°F and snow doesn't really stick to the ground anymore, usually coming and then melting the next day or so.

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Gamebird8 t1_j7nwg8f wrote

Improving the temperature of Cities and reducing the carbon footprint of cities is a twofold process of removing excess and unused pavement and replacing it with green space, while also moving towards solar panels to provide shade and energy absorption where we still need parking.

Better public transportation would also help immensely

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