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Re:Google plans to partner with banks to offer checking accounts on Wednesday November 13, 2019 @10:43AM (#21525340)
Here's the full list. The sheer size of it blows my mind whenever I look at it. https://killedbygoogle.com/
Re:Aviation Is on a Low-Carbon Flight Path on Thursday November 07, 2019 @01:38PM (#21475952)
There's a better electrically driven solution that takes advantage of the fact that take-off and climb-out requires the most power.

Maximum power requirements come from take-off and climb-out, so the engine size is designed around the max take-off power. This means that the engine is over-designed and less-efficient for the majority of the flight.

By implementing a hybrid engine, the gas-powered component and the electric powered component work together to provide take-off power requirements. By the time the aircraft reaches cruising altitude, the batteries are dead, and the gas-powered component works alone. This allows the engine to be designed for the cruise power requirements, which results in a much more efficient engine. UTC is currently experimenting with this concept.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/utc-to-test-hybri...

Yes it's not carbon neutral, but it's a step in the right direction.

Not to mention the massive populations living in underdeveloped areas in Africa.
Re:Egypt’S 1.8 Gigawatt Benban Solar Park Nears Completion on Wednesday September 18, 2019 @02:18PM (#21008326)
Great Scott, it's a Back to the Future reference, not a serious question.
Re:The Next Recession Will Be About Sovereign Debt on Monday August 26, 2019 @09:59AM (#20799896)
Not to mention retirement funds, and pension plans.