It amazes me that, flying into, say, Frankfurt or Munich Germany, almost every commercial building has solar, whilst, say, Phoenix and Los Angeles has, maybe, one or two scattered around the area.
Amazing to me that a coal-fired power plant in Page, Arizona, pumps water from Lake Powell to southern Arizona, the plant being located in the high desert area known for it's sunlight. Flying over, it is amazing watching the miles long coal trains lined up to service that plant.
I understand that progress is being made with solar panels that convert visible light to heat, directing such infrared to solar cells maximized for such, making the resulting panels very efficient even during cloudy days where infrared mostly goes through clouds when visible light cannot.
Grey, balding fat white men see Mother's Day as an opportunity for a few "industries" to capitalize. Like Christmas and wars, it provides revenue opportunities for corporations. To them, that is all.
I believe they did not wish to inform GWBush of the actual plan, just like they did not copy the president in on the hijackings, he was considered too stupid.
" What is tragic is that Americans over time will have fewer jobs, less money, more expensive energy, and more lung disease because of the reckless decision they made in November of this year."
I echo what you say and add that little things will work against the US, all facilitated by the Rs. From cheap solar panel processes that are hidden for all practical effects by oil money (outdated patent process) as well as, for instance, building electric motors/generators using 3-D printers that save all of the rare earths wasted (at least 40%) in present processes, all the while making those same motor/generators that much more efficient.
Every time I ask a potential roof solar installer how much savings I would experience just from the shade cast by the panels. Every time I get a blank stare. I've done the math and the numbers are good. Amazing to me that something like this is not a part of the discussion.
"Interestingly, if Trump actually thinks that Clinton’s 2 million vote lead is the result of illegal voting, it calls into question the margin of votes he won in the states that gave him the Electoral College and makes Jill Stein’s request for a recount sound rational."
Mark : Two of your links go to page unknown. The middle one details a mayoral candidate who seems marginally sane, who is promoting "conspiracy theories".
I wonder if taking the denier's stance, if we pass national legislation to not provide help for damages due to higher than normal tides. Guaranteed, all those "rich" people living on the beaches will scream, as many in the NE get Federal insurance subsidies already.
Relying on private property insurance for flooding will cause many privately owned properties in the southern half of Florida to be sold or just become fallow.
As a commercial airline pilot, I am amazed on the number of buildings in Germany, not known for sun, having solar panels, vs, Phoenix and Los Angeles, which are known for sun, but very few buildings have solar.
Pathetic stupidity comes to mind, but, I am open to other reasons.
Erik : "private solar selling power to them at meter rates is unfair transfer of the cost of the power lines"
Perhaps the power bill to each user should breakdown the costs, so much for the actual generation, so much for transmission lines, etc. and so on, if that is truly their argument. Call their bluff.
", the Republican, George W. Bush created Daesh / ISIL."
Thank you. You might also wish to thank Republicans like McCain and Issa for supplying arms to rebels in Syria, rebels that actually comprise a part of Daesh. As I recall, there were pictures of those two and IDs that their "friends" in the pictures were parts of Daesh.
Sadly, with people like Lamar Smith in charge of science committees, the transition to solar power is slowed and even, at times, stopped in the US, allowing countries like China to explore and advance such technology, leaving the US to wallow in their wake.
I am not certain why anyone would be shocked over this. All they lacked was Pakistani participation.
Anyone who could not figure this out years ago is, IMHO, not paying attention.
Good points. The "fear" of terrorism is exploited as a marketing tool. It is considered simply a "normal" part of capitalism, no different than selling nostrums from the first half of our nation promising relief from market driven fears. The only real new issue is that politicians participate in the scam.
I am reminded relatively recently about McCain (and a few others) lobbying for funds for his rebel buddies in Syria, most of whom turned out to be ISIS and al Queda.
The problem is that media equates climate change with things like terrorism, pollution, etc.
Climate change causes terrorism, as well as a host of other "problems". Attempting to solve climate change will slowly change many of the others. Ignoring climate change exacerbates many of the others.
Very simple once you understand the relationship between our "problems".
Virginia : "The poisoning of the people is a reprehensible crime and those responsible should be punished."
Sorry, this was malicious and hateful and not just reprehensible. Hesitating once the egregious action was uncovered makes it deliberate.
Appointees, as such, are generally not experts in the field to which they are assigned, "Good job, Browne". Like a captain of a sinking ship, Snyder should go down with it.
"And people who hang large “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” banners on aircraft carriers."
Indeed, that small group of terrorists managed to make it into the largest war-making machine on the planet. I am surprised there are no areas that glow in the dark.
With lithium batteries that can fully charge in 8 seconds (in a lab), have 30% more capacity, go for hundreds of thousands of recharge cycles, solar panels with 42% efficiencies and what you mentioned, we are idiots to even think to look for more oil.
You are correct and the media (Geller and her freaks) play right into the hands of ISIS (Is she on their payroll?). The appearance of organization is all a "terrorist" group needs.
"No, dude, I can think of many words that would describe the brutalization of a country that did not threaten you, but “courageous” is not one of ’em."
"but fuel is not and probably will not be taxed higher to make EV competitive"
Sorry, sir, but we are already taxed to have petrol available. The lead Chevron geologist once told me that up to $2.00 per gallon of petrol represents the subsidy Americans pay via taxes. (He feels we missed the boat during the OPEC contrived shortage during the 1980s.)
If only we would let it, capitalism would select for alternative energy. Instead we continue to subsidize highly polluting and more and more expensive (without seeing the actual costs) petroleum.
Bad America to not let capitalism run it's course.
I certainly hope the US quits ignoring alternative research, to their own detriment. Asian countries have taken the lead in many areas and the US, wearing their Koch issued blinders, might become subservient to other countries, much as the US is subservient to the ME.
It is extremely important that we recognize the false assumption believed by many in the US, that terrorism can be stopped by "cutting off the head" of the organization, an assumption reinforced by the continuing howls of triumph each time a supposed "leader" is killed.
All we need is a "room temperature" superconductor and the deserts can light up the world. and, by taking energy from solar warming, help our global warming problem directly.
al-Qaeda "leaked" that information to demonstrate to the world that they have the power to cause the most powerful nation in the world to do things the empire would not ordinarily do.
Just like the RNC will demonstrate to potential donors their "power" in order to secure more financing.
To think the NSA freaks actually "uncovered" this really gives them way too much "power".
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"who on the one hand cynically uses her birthplace to advance her career"
Actually, Israel has done nothing to "boost" her career. In fact, identifying as from Israel, in some ways, works against people.
Dumping the Likud party, and the "settlers" they support, would go a long way to peace in the middle east.
"The combined EV-panels will get paid off more quickly by saving on electricity and gas bills, and you’ll be driving on sunshine."
Bonus. Your EV, as long as you keep it charged up, can easily be used as a mobile "generator", actually supplying electricity where needed.
It amazes me that, flying into, say, Frankfurt or Munich Germany, almost every commercial building has solar, whilst, say, Phoenix and Los Angeles has, maybe, one or two scattered around the area.
Pure stupidity on the part of Americans, IMHO.
Amazing to me that a coal-fired power plant in Page, Arizona, pumps water from Lake Powell to southern Arizona, the plant being located in the high desert area known for it's sunlight. Flying over, it is amazing watching the miles long coal trains lined up to service that plant.
At least, inevitably, when the turbines "break", the concept of a devastating oil slick is not on the table.
"White wingers" are typically wong.
Awesome and way past time to divest of dirty fossil fuel "investments".
I understand that progress is being made with solar panels that convert visible light to heat, directing such infrared to solar cells maximized for such, making the resulting panels very efficient even during cloudy days where infrared mostly goes through clouds when visible light cannot.
Grey, balding fat white men see Mother's Day as an opportunity for a few "industries" to capitalize. Like Christmas and wars, it provides revenue opportunities for corporations. To them, that is all.
The short-fingered vulgarian's father would be proud.
I believe they did not wish to inform GWBush of the actual plan, just like they did not copy the president in on the hijackings, he was considered too stupid.
" What is tragic is that Americans over time will have fewer jobs, less money, more expensive energy, and more lung disease because of the reckless decision they made in November of this year."
Very true.
I echo what you say and add that little things will work against the US, all facilitated by the Rs. From cheap solar panel processes that are hidden for all practical effects by oil money (outdated patent process) as well as, for instance, building electric motors/generators using 3-D printers that save all of the rare earths wasted (at least 40%) in present processes, all the while making those same motor/generators that much more efficient.
Every time I ask a potential roof solar installer how much savings I would experience just from the shade cast by the panels. Every time I get a blank stare. I've done the math and the numbers are good. Amazing to me that something like this is not a part of the discussion.
"Interestingly, if Trump actually thinks that Clinton’s 2 million vote lead is the result of illegal voting, it calls into question the margin of votes he won in the states that gave him the Electoral College and makes Jill Stein’s request for a recount sound rational."
That is, indeed, worth investigating.
Mark : Two of your links go to page unknown. The middle one details a mayoral candidate who seems marginally sane, who is promoting "conspiracy theories".
I wonder if taking the denier's stance, if we pass national legislation to not provide help for damages due to higher than normal tides. Guaranteed, all those "rich" people living on the beaches will scream, as many in the NE get Federal insurance subsidies already.
Relying on private property insurance for flooding will cause many privately owned properties in the southern half of Florida to be sold or just become fallow.
As a commercial airline pilot, I am amazed on the number of buildings in Germany, not known for sun, having solar panels, vs, Phoenix and Los Angeles, which are known for sun, but very few buildings have solar.
Pathetic stupidity comes to mind, but, I am open to other reasons.
Erik : "private solar selling power to them at meter rates is unfair transfer of the cost of the power lines"
Perhaps the power bill to each user should breakdown the costs, so much for the actual generation, so much for transmission lines, etc. and so on, if that is truly their argument. Call their bluff.
", the Republican, George W. Bush created Daesh / ISIL."
Thank you. You might also wish to thank Republicans like McCain and Issa for supplying arms to rebels in Syria, rebels that actually comprise a part of Daesh. As I recall, there were pictures of those two and IDs that their "friends" in the pictures were parts of Daesh.
Why did it take a "while ago" for this incident to be aired?
Sadly, with people like Lamar Smith in charge of science committees, the transition to solar power is slowed and even, at times, stopped in the US, allowing countries like China to explore and advance such technology, leaving the US to wallow in their wake.
I am not certain why anyone would be shocked over this. All they lacked was Pakistani participation.
Anyone who could not figure this out years ago is, IMHO, not paying attention.
Good points. The "fear" of terrorism is exploited as a marketing tool. It is considered simply a "normal" part of capitalism, no different than selling nostrums from the first half of our nation promising relief from market driven fears. The only real new issue is that politicians participate in the scam.
I am reminded relatively recently about McCain (and a few others) lobbying for funds for his rebel buddies in Syria, most of whom turned out to be ISIS and al Queda.
The problem is that media equates climate change with things like terrorism, pollution, etc.
Climate change causes terrorism, as well as a host of other "problems". Attempting to solve climate change will slowly change many of the others. Ignoring climate change exacerbates many of the others.
Very simple once you understand the relationship between our "problems".
You hit is out of the park. Well done. Kudos to John Oliver for his always spot on comments.
Virginia : "The poisoning of the people is a reprehensible crime and those responsible should be punished."
Sorry, this was malicious and hateful and not just reprehensible. Hesitating once the egregious action was uncovered makes it deliberate.
Appointees, as such, are generally not experts in the field to which they are assigned, "Good job, Browne". Like a captain of a sinking ship, Snyder should go down with it.
Well stated.
"And people who hang large “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” banners on aircraft carriers."
Indeed, that small group of terrorists managed to make it into the largest war-making machine on the planet. I am surprised there are no areas that glow in the dark.
With lithium batteries that can fully charge in 8 seconds (in a lab), have 30% more capacity, go for hundreds of thousands of recharge cycles, solar panels with 42% efficiencies and what you mentioned, we are idiots to even think to look for more oil.
You are correct and the media (Geller and her freaks) play right into the hands of ISIS (Is she on their payroll?). The appearance of organization is all a "terrorist" group needs.
I would love to include Pipes and Geller in any accountability of what took place.
"No, dude, I can think of many words that would describe the brutalization of a country that did not threaten you, but “courageous” is not one of ’em."
Would one of those words be "thug"?
Bravely is rarely defined by "volunteering for the front", especially when on the side of "overwhelming" force.
Mr. Cotton is a brash, incontinent fool, a child.
"and the hundreds of thousands of Israeli squatters are a powerful lobby against peace"
Yes, the squatters/rightwingers tend to use the gun to "lobby". See assassination of Rabin.
They used to hang those going AWOL during a time of war. Our world would have been much better off had the US done so.
Excellent idea that, I think, Obama can do all by himself.
"but fuel is not and probably will not be taxed higher to make EV competitive"
Sorry, sir, but we are already taxed to have petrol available. The lead Chevron geologist once told me that up to $2.00 per gallon of petrol represents the subsidy Americans pay via taxes. (He feels we missed the boat during the OPEC contrived shortage during the 1980s.)
If only we would let it, capitalism would select for alternative energy. Instead we continue to subsidize highly polluting and more and more expensive (without seeing the actual costs) petroleum.
Bad America to not let capitalism run it's course.
I certainly hope the US quits ignoring alternative research, to their own detriment. Asian countries have taken the lead in many areas and the US, wearing their Koch issued blinders, might become subservient to other countries, much as the US is subservient to the ME.
It is extremely important that we recognize the false assumption believed by many in the US, that terrorism can be stopped by "cutting off the head" of the organization, an assumption reinforced by the continuing howls of triumph each time a supposed "leader" is killed.
and, how long will the petro-energy last? Leaving the US in the gutter, crying to China for help?
If it is snark, sorry, I missed it.
All we need is a "room temperature" superconductor and the deserts can light up the world. and, by taking energy from solar warming, help our global warming problem directly.
"Why isn’t Israel sending troops to help?"
The IDF is busy chasing the poor people of Gaza and West Bank.
I have always said that reliance on any single energy source constitutes a security issue.
Thanks for your article.
al-Qaeda "leaked" that information to demonstrate to the world that they have the power to cause the most powerful nation in the world to do things the empire would not ordinarily do.
Just like the RNC will demonstrate to potential donors their "power" in order to secure more financing.
To think the NSA freaks actually "uncovered" this really gives them way too much "power".