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Originally Posted by Oldengineer
A recurring nightmare for me is that we wake up decades from now and realize that oil was way too valuable to “BURN”. Thinking about pharmaceuticals, engineering polymers, etc. Just another side of the thin pancake. Remember, I’m a Ford engine engineer that is very knowledgeable about spark ignition combustion engines and a hot rod nut.
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I've told people the same thing for decades about coal; one day I believe they'll say,
"ya know, they used to burn this stuff !?!?"
Lot's of spin-off products (plastics, solvents, medicines, etc.) can be derived from coal. Probably still have it buried in a drawer some place but I used to have an interesting 'tree' drawing showing myriads of products/uses for coal other than fuel or steel production . . .
