Comments on: Some Thoughts On Earth Day http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/ Firedoglake weblog Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:44:46 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Meteor Blades http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75688 Meteor Blades Sun, 23 Apr 2006 04:35:50 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75688 <p>Jeez. Now I’m being blasted for typos? </p> <p>Given the comment that alternative energy is “ridiculous,” I guess I’ll have to say that at least somebody here DOESN’T think we should press forward with alternatives.</p> Jeez. Now I’m being blasted for typos?

Given the comment that alternative energy is “ridiculous,” I guess I’ll have to say that at least somebody here DOESN’T think we should press forward with alternatives.

]]> By: oregondave http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75473 oregondave Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:55:09 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75473 <p>BTW, milk also has a long history of government subsidization.</p> BTW, milk also has a long history of government subsidization.

]]> By: rar-hawk http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75468 rar-hawk Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:49:57 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75468 <p>A couple of points- ilson4261 stated in post 11 that heating your home with electricity is too ineffeciant is not exactly true. Ground based heat pumps that both heat and cool your home and use only electricity are the MOST effeciant means to do so. Costs are two to three times what a gas furnice, regular air conditioner run but payback in my state in decreased energy costs are 3-5 years not including rebates from the energy companies/federal government for installing them.<br /> In post 30 bustednuckles states that a 1910 ford model got better mileage than the present day lincoln town car. But the model A wasn’t the lincoln town car of it’s age its equivalent to a modern day car like the ford focus. and its top speed was what? 35-40mph - what would be the mpg for a modern car if it was geared and set up to operate at a top speed of 40mph?</p> A couple of points- ilson4261 stated in post 11 that heating your home with electricity is too ineffeciant is not exactly true. Ground based heat pumps that both heat and cool your home and use only electricity are the MOST effeciant means to do so. Costs are two to three times what a gas furnice, regular air conditioner run but payback in my state in decreased energy costs are 3-5 years not including rebates from the energy companies/federal government for installing them.
In post 30 bustednuckles states that a 1910 ford model got better mileage than the present day lincoln town car. But the model A wasn’t the lincoln town car of it’s age its equivalent to a modern day car like the ford focus. and its top speed was what? 35-40mph – what would be the mpg for a modern car if it was geared and set up to operate at a top speed of 40mph?

]]> By: oregondave http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75467 oregondave Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:49:25 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75467 <blockquote><p>Quart of Milk 16 oz for $1.59 = $6.32 per gallon</p></blockquote> <p>Uh, not to niggle, but how about making that Quart of Milk <b>32</b> oz.</p>

Quart of Milk 16 oz for $1.59 = $6.32 per gallon

Uh, not to niggle, but how about making that Quart of Milk 32 oz.

]]> By: dannyboy http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75406 dannyboy Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:11:56 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75406 <p>Dru — I can’t, at the moment, but you could try Googling it. And yes, a Green Roof is more than just a rooftop garden: it’s energy-efficient, keeps the place cooler in summer, warmer in winter, etc., etc. We thought about it for some of our larger sheds but honestly haven’t had time so they’re still tin. </p> <p>And John Prine remains one of my favorites — I think in an altered state I could still play most of his stuff on either the guitar or piano, whichever was nearer. How’d you like him?</p> Dru — I can’t, at the moment, but you could try Googling it. And yes, a Green Roof is more than just a rooftop garden: it’s energy-efficient, keeps the place cooler in summer, warmer in winter, etc., etc. We thought about it for some of our larger sheds but honestly haven’t had time so they’re still tin.

And John Prine remains one of my favorites — I think in an altered state I could still play most of his stuff on either the guitar or piano, whichever was nearer. How’d you like him?

]]> By: OhioBlue http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75403 OhioBlue Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:09:45 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75403 <p>All this talk about solar energy makes me so glad (not) that I live here in NE Ohio, one of the cloudiest places in the nation.</p> <p>However, my young neighbor who works at NASA-Glenn tells me they are doing some exciting work with engines that do not run on fossil fuels. Although, I guess a solar panel engine wouldn’t work too well in my neighborhood, either. :(</p> All this talk about solar energy makes me so glad (not) that I live here in NE Ohio, one of the cloudiest places in the nation.

However, my young neighbor who works at NASA-Glenn tells me they are doing some exciting work with engines that do not run on fossil fuels. Although, I guess a solar panel engine wouldn’t work too well in my neighborhood, either. :(

]]> By: cbl http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75376 cbl Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:53:00 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75376 <p>Curious in Central Texas -</p> <p>lots of Texas bloggers link to this site - If you’re in the Austin area you should check it out - the program is currently oversubscribed but they are soon to expand it (we’re in the que!) lots of links here as well - City of Austin has a great incentive/buyback program for solar.</p> <p>also, if you’re an Austin Energy customer, and not TXU - you can get rebates on your purchase of CFL (compact fluorlescent light) bulbs - many of the locally owned water companies reimburse you for purchase of free flow toilets, although few advertise the fact</p> <p>and if you’re not already reading <b>redneck mother</b> - it’s been fun to follow her saga of going solar, plus she’s a straight up hoot to read (not linking due to ‘comment moderation) but check her out</p> <p><a href="http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green%20Choice/index.htm">linked text</a></p> Curious in Central Texas -

lots of Texas bloggers link to this site – If you’re in the Austin area you should check it out – the program is currently oversubscribed but they are soon to expand it (we’re in the que!) lots of links here as well – City of Austin has a great incentive/buyback program for solar.

also, if you’re an Austin Energy customer, and not TXU – you can get rebates on your purchase of CFL (compact fluorlescent light) bulbs – many of the locally owned water companies reimburse you for purchase of free flow toilets, although few advertise the fact

and if you’re not already reading redneck mother – it’s been fun to follow her saga of going solar, plus she’s a straight up hoot to read (not linking due to ‘comment moderation) but check her out

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]]> By: rwcole http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75371 rwcole Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:50:53 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75371 <p>nuero</p> <p>Well I worked for a couple of companies who were gasoline retailers- and for a while refiners- but I also read a lot. I have been interested in the peak oil question for a couple of years and have read several books on the subject- and have been reading everything new I can get my hands on with regard to solar energy and plug in hybrids.</p> nuero

Well I worked for a couple of companies who were gasoline retailers- and for a while refiners- but I also read a lot. I have been interested in the peak oil question for a couple of years and have read several books on the subject- and have been reading everything new I can get my hands on with regard to solar energy and plug in hybrids.

]]> By: Dru http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75365 Dru Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:47:07 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75365 <p>Ed N Sted- It was a great show; I was thinking he might be somewhat frail but he was robust and amazing.</p> Ed N Sted- It was a great show; I was thinking he might be somewhat frail but he was robust and amazing.

]]> By: neurophius http://firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75358 neurophius Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:42:57 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/04/22/some-thoughts-on-earth-day/#comment-75358 <p>rwcole–if you’re still here despite the EPU effect–</p> <p>I was wondering, what is the source of your expertise on energy issues? I mean that seriously, I am not being sarcastic.</p> rwcole–if you’re still here despite the EPU effect–

I was wondering, what is the source of your expertise on energy issues? I mean that seriously, I am not being sarcastic.

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