Green Talk

Saying Thanks

ctngreen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:51:26 -0800

Hi CTNgreen here

Just saying thanks for doing what you do and being the way you are.

And thanks for the CTNgreen opener, we used it in a mashup video also.

http://blip.tv/file/1587642 - also , we just interviewed Henrik Fisker on his plans for hybrids and the new "sunset" , car designs intended to run 90% of the time on electricity gathered by solar panels on your house. off grid zero emission stuff.

PROGRESS-how do we measure it

jstack6 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:43:05 -0800

PROGRESS- If we are going to FIX THE PLANET we have to make some progress and also have a way to measure it. This is a pretty tall order.

We can see how the Al Gore CO2 measurements are coming. This takes time but is a very good indicator.

We can check the EPA air quality readings. They have done this in the greater Phoenix are and we have failed 6 years in a row. They did say it was closer to not failing last time ,but still failing is failing.

People who refuse green

Trailgaiter — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:36:11 -0800

I'm tired of MOST people being against going green. What can we say to them to convince them there is a problem with the earth's future? They laugh at me, calling me tree hugger, for trying to go green. MOST people around here refuse to recycle, even though the county gave everyone a free recycle bin and they pick up every week.

Clean Coal Power

PeterSon_12k — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:03:27 -0800

Greenpeace says it has legal advice that the words 'clean coal' are deliberately misleading and could be in breach of the Trade Practices Act.

Greenpeace has lodged a complaint with the ACCC and energy campaigner Mark Wakeham says the use of the term potentially distracts consumers from the real solutions to climate change.

EthicalSingles - dating & friendship for eco-friendly people

ethicalsingles — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:48:46 -0800

EthicalSingles.com is a global online dating & friendship website specifically for singles who want to make a better world.

People who are involved with green issues often feel that they are better suited to a partner with similar ideals and lifestyle. Ethicalsingles helps these people find a like-minded match.

The website offers free profile creation with photos, free detailed search and free expressions of interest to other members.

http://www.ethicalsingles.com/

Clean Coal Power

PeterSon_12k — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:06:59 -0800

World prices for thermal coal, used in power stations, are likely to rise sharply in the next few years as China becomes a net importer of the fuel earlier than expected, says Mineweb. European coal prices have already risen to about $70 a tonne from $52 at the end of 2005, it adds. This should benefit mining companies such as Xstrata, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. Meanwhile China’s rush to produce the coal it needs from its own ramshackle mines is having tragic consequences.

Clean Coal Power

PeterSon_12k — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:49:26 -0800

One of the first used forms of alternative was wind energy. Many countries have developed wind farms, both off shore and mainland wind farms. Turbines are turned by wind, creating a viable renewable energy source.The problem with wind energy is that turbines can’t be located near housing districts because of the noise they create, although with further research and investment technologies associated with wind energy and wind turbines will undoubtedly keep improving.

Clean coal Companies

kennedy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:07:46 -0800

However, as the demand for coal increases, so the development of
"clean coal" technology, an environmentally safe use for coal.They put their faith in a technology that gasifies the coal before
burning. Such plants are designed, they say, to be more adaptable to
separating the carbon and storing it underground."

Presidential GREENESS

jstack6 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:57:12 -0800

It will be very interesting to see just what new policy and programs the President starts in 2009.

Just not over ruling exisiting federal environmental standards will be a big step. The clean air and water acts have been ignored for over 30 years. Stopping subsidizes to oil, fossil fuel and nuclear will also be a big step.

Maybe we all can post any new GREEN news we see from Washington. I expect good things but we all must also do our part. It's up to all of us to make a difference everyday.

Where are recycled products sourced?

RecycledProducts — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:10:34 -0800

Hi All- my first post-need your opinions re:does it matter that when you purchase a recycled product that the recycled materials used are NOT sourced in the United States and we are cleaning up other countries recycled waste? Also we all are aware that US materials are shipped overseas manufactured then shipped back. Does not seem like this really addresses our Green initiatives: increases the CO2 footprint and does not really assist in our clean up efforts or keeping jobs right here?

Thanks for your comments-Deborah