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		mmphosis on Feb 19, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Can Quiet, Efficient 'Space Elevators' Really Work... And, could that current in the tether be used as a source of energy? And, would stopping lightning cause other problems for Earth?

Tuna-Fish on Feb 19, 2014 [–]

> And, could that current in the tether be used as a source of energy?

Yes, but the actual continuous power delivered by it would be surprisingly low, making it pointless.

> And, would stopping lightning cause other problems for Earth?

No, as the effect would be very localized.

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