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This discussion is based on discussing two questions, and it is set to take place on the wiki, over the next few days (until midnight on Thursday, 25th July).  Be sure to watch both videos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrPNuOPflmQ Prof. Robert Ewy on growing willow], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIvwdGWt88s Prof. Ken Visser on small wind turbines].  Consider the question with two scenarios in mind - (a) where fracking has given the world a plentiful supply of $100/barrel oil (maintaining gasoline prices at around $4/gallon in the US) or (b) where use of fracking has been limited after an environmental disaster, and global oil demand has surged ahead of supply, so there is a price spike for gasoline and similar liquid fuels.
  
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We will leave comments on the page below, in response to (and under) the questions posted or the related responses.  Be sure to start your text with a *, and sign your responses with four tilde marks at the end.  You should post one original response to each question, and then post one followup comment on another student's posting.  I will respond to each.
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==Biofuels in the North Country==
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What the the possibilities for biofuel production in the North Country?  Could willow or something similar provide a major cash crop for local farmers with marginal land? 
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==Small wind turbines in the North Country==
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Suggest some suitable applications for small wind turbines in St. Lawrence County and nearby counties.
  
 
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This discussion is based on discussing two questions, and it is set to take place on the wiki, over the next few days (until midnight on Thursday, 25th July). Be sure to watch both videos: Prof. Robert Ewy on growing willow, and Prof. Ken Visser on small wind turbines. Consider the question with two scenarios in mind - (a) where fracking has given the world a plentiful supply of $100/barrel oil (maintaining gasoline prices at around $4/gallon in the US) or (b) where use of fracking has been limited after an environmental disaster, and global oil demand has surged ahead of supply, so there is a price spike for gasoline and similar liquid fuels.

We will leave comments on the page below, in response to (and under) the questions posted or the related responses. Be sure to start your text with a *, and sign your responses with four tilde marks at the end. You should post one original response to each question, and then post one followup comment on another student's posting. I will respond to each.

Biofuels in the North Country

What the the possibilities for biofuel production in the North Country? Could willow or something similar provide a major cash crop for local farmers with marginal land?

Small wind turbines in the North Country

Suggest some suitable applications for small wind turbines in St. Lawrence County and nearby counties.