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People are encouraged to carpool - or use public transit - and ask your councillors for E&N commuter service ASAP!
BC Sustainable Energy Association - and Solar Days
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The Honourable Blair Lekstrom and Live Smart BC
Our most urgent topic for the BC and Canadian Governments !
Why "Our" World is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller !
Jeff Rubin tells us that will be our fate in his latest book which has been reviewed for the Globe & Mail and linked here. The reviewer summarizes his critique of this energy alert as follows:
“ Canada scores lowest of all G8 countries: total emissions are steadily increasing and are far above the Kyoto target, per capita emissions are among the highest in the world. Mid to long-term greenhouse gas targets are inadequate. A plan to curb emissions was developed last year but has not been implemented. The Kyoto target will stay completely out of reach.”
Here is the latest Canadian Press Article on Global Warming!
Thursday Aug 20, 2009, 7:25 PM - By Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press
Hawaii has set out to become a living laboratory for the rest of the country, hoping it can slash its dependence on fossil fuels while keeping the lights on.
Clean Coal, or Diesel?
Most of us have heard of the "clean coal" terminology, especially during the presidential debates between Obama and McCain, but is there even such a thing as clean coal? Well, the answer is no. Although the Alberta government says otherwise! Please read the following two NYTime references: "Clean Coal" and "No Clean Coal"
Diesel Engines and Public Health
Diesel engines power most of the nation's trucks, buses, trains, ships, and off-road equipment. But each diesel engine can produce tons of air pollutants over its lifetime. With mounting evidence that diesel exhaust poses major health hazards, reducing diesel pollution has become a public priority.
What are the Green Alternatives?
Wind Generator Systems
There are a variety of wind generator options ranging from towers on land as shown for regional distribution, towers beside buildings or industrial sites for self sufficiency, to roof top installations on homes.
Solar Energy Systems
Solar panels likewise can be mounted individually as shown or in great arrays or farms not unlike the wind farms. The variety of options, limitations and costs will be found on the following linked pages.
Wave and Tidal Generation Systems
Mother nature provides yet another natural source of renewable energy with each wave of tidal movement that can be captured from constricted areas or on shorelines.
DIGG News Links (after reading - page back)
Miscellaneous Energy Sources
Click here to open the News and Discussion of Misc Energy Options
Click here to see how your hybrid car can power your home in an emergency.
Click here for the latest news of the BC Sustainable Energy Association.
Click here for Affordable Warmth BC - a program of City Green Solutions.
