On Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:11:20 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Of course if we start using the tidal energy, the moon will come
crashing into us and destroy the planet a bit quicker. Another example
of 'green' energy destroying the planet...? ;-)

He he, except that the moon is currently moving away from us at about
3.8cm/year. As you take energy out of the system there is less to
alter the course of the moon so it tends to travel a straighter path
and thus moves away, well it's a theory...

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Cheers
Dave.