Friday, February 29, 2008

Redwoods vs. Solar Panels

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/02/29/redwoods.vs.solar.ap/index.html

Argument of the lesser of two...goods? Entertaining article about a dispute between two neighbors concerning redwoods infringing upon a neighbor's right to collect energy from his solar panels.

My choice quotes:
"Treanor and Bissett, who drive a hybrid Toyota Prius, argue that trees absorb carbon dioxide, cool the surrounding air and provide a habitat for wildlife.

Vargas, who recently bought a plug-in electric car, counters it would take two or three acres of trees to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as much as the solar panels that cover his roof and backyard trellis."

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