Renewable Energy and Environmental Impact

What was the initial reaction to the modern barns with big fans?

• They were thought to be too small.

• They were ignored by the farmers.

• They were seen as outdated.

• They were considered modern and clean.

What was the main concern when pigs were first kept inside buildings?

• The buildings were too expensive.

• The pigs would not have enough food.

• The pigs would be too cold.

• The pigs would never go on the ground again.

What was the initial attitude towards environmental impact?

• It was a primary concern.

• It was not considered at all.

• It was only a minor concern.

• It was the main focus of the farm.

What was the first step taken to address the smell from lagoons?

• Adding more water to the lagoons.

• Building more lagoons.

• Removing the lagoons.

• Covering the lagoons.

How is methane used to generate electricity?

• By storing it in tanks.

• By mixing it with water.

• By using it in a generator engine.

• By burning it directly.

What is the main challenge in making waste-to-energy systems economically viable?

• The energy output is too high.

• The technology is too advanced.

• The returns are uncertain.

• The process is too simple.

What drives the speaker to continue working on renewable energy?

• The desire to become famous.

• The belief that waste can be an asset.

• The goal to eliminate all farming.

• The need to reduce farm size.

What is necessary for a farm to be sustainable in a community?

• Producing the most pigs.

• Using the least amount of technology.

• Doing the right environmental things.

• Having the largest farm in the area.

What time does the speaker find best to communicate with international contacts?

• At midnight.

• In the evening.

• At 4:00 in the morning.

• At noon.

What is the ultimate goal of the speaker's efforts in renewable energy?

• To make it cheap enough for average producers.

• To eliminate all other forms of energy.

• To become the largest energy producer.

• To stop all farming activities.