[thechat] roll yr own blackout

[Bruce Heerssen]

I heard a statistic (on NPR, so probably reliable) that claimed a very
significant portion of California's enery is supplied by solar cells - can
anyone shed further light on this? If this is true, George W. has a lot of
'splaining to do. I mean, why all the emphasis on oil and gas exploration
while leaving more ecologically responsible technologies to wither and die for
lack of R&D? With significant production, photovoltaics actually become cost
effective. Wind farms are known to be able to provide significant amounts of
energy at reasonably low cost. Thermal and tidal systems also show some
promise, as do fish-friendly hydroelectric projects.

So why the almost complete devotion to Oil and Gas, with a nod to nuclear and
nothing else?

It's a crime - a crime I tells ya!

But to answer the post, no the current administration is not to blame for the
current energy woes. We have the last 10 (or more) administrations for that.
But the Bush presidency certainly does not seem to be shaking up the status
quo.

-Bruce

> -----Original Message-----
> From: thechat-admin at lists.evolt.org
> [mailto:thechat-admin at lists.evolt.org]On Behalf Of Norman Bunn
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 6:32 PM
> To: thechat at lists.evolt.org
> Subject: Re: [thechat] roll yr own blackout
>
>
> Not so much in protest of President Bush's policies, but the fact that we
> have done very little as a nation since the 1970s to improve efficiency or
> conserve, I plan to support this effort.  This crunch did not come upon us
> in the last 100 days, so I don't believe this is a political issue as much
> as a lifestyle one.  I have always chosen to limit my use of consumables and
> invest in assets instead.  I choose smaller engines over larger ones, ones
> that use regular over premium; I refuse to own an SUV, because I don't need
> one.  I use storm windows, extra insulation, high efficiency HVAC, setback
> thermostats,etc. I open my windows  in the summer when it's cooler outside
> than in and vice versa in the winter.  This is just common sense, but few
> people exercise it so it is not all that common.  I am a conservative in the
> true sense of the word, respecting the past and learning from it so that
> those after me will learn more.
>
> I don't believe we can blame the current administration for this.  We can
> only blame ourselves.  If we took conservation and recycling as seriously as
> we have taken smoking in the last decade or so, there would be much less of
> a problem.  As Pogo said, "We have met the enemy and he is us."
>
> Norman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Erika Meyer <emeyer at lclark.edu>
> To: <thechat at lists.evolt.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 7:28 PM
> Subject: [thechat] roll yr own blackout
>
>
> > >ROLL YOUR OWN BLACK OUT THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
> > >
> > >JUNE 21, 2001 THURS EVE,
> > >
> > >7-10pm, all US time zones
> > >
> > >
> > >In protest of George W. Bush's energy policies and
> > >lack of emphasis on efficiency, conservation and alternative fuels,
> > >there will be a voluntary rolling blackout on the first day of summer,
> June
> > >21 at 7pm - 10pm in any time zone in the USA (this will roll it across
> the
> > >country).
> > >
> > >It's a simple protest and a symbolic act. Turn out
> > >your lights from 7pm-10pmon June 21. Unplug whatever you can unplug in
> your
> > >house.
> > >Light a candle to the sungod, kiss and tell, make
> > >love, tell ghost stories, do something instead of watching television,
> have
> > >fun in the dark.
> > >
> > >Forward this email as widely as possible. Write to
> > >your government representatives and environmental contacts. Let them
> > >know we want global education, participation and funding in
> > >conservation, efficiency and alternative fuel efforts -- and an end
> > >to over exploitation and misuse of the earth's resources.
> >
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