Friday, July 13, 2012

Good date. Denier alert. Renewable Energy's Incurable Scale Problem Energy Tribune

Renewable Energy's Incurable Scale Problem

Energy Tribune -
The power density of wind energy is roughly two watts per square meter or about five megawatts per square mile. That means that by the end of 2011, the U.S.

Wind farms a cash crop for rural Kansas counties Sacramento Bee

Wind farms a cash crop for rural Kansas counties

Sacramento Bee -
The Sunflower State is the second windiest in the nation, but for a variety of reasons hasn't taken full advantage of that with the construction of wind farms.

[Wind increases 27% 2011] Wind Energy Co-ops Gather Speed In US Communities Revmodo

Wind Energy Co-ops Gather Speed In US Communities

Revmodo -
The wind energy industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Generation from wind turbines in the United States increased 27 percent in 2011 from the prior year, and is up 350 percent since 2006.

US Drought: Largest natural disaster in U.S. history declared today (source?)

Largest natural disaster in U.S. history declared today

Examiner.com -
As the climate warms, more people are taking notice and talking about climate change. "Many people around the world are beginning to appreciate that climate change is under way, that it's having consequences that are playing out in real time and, in ...

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

This Global Warming is Wearing me Out

I'll survive.  But oh my goodness, have we ever wrecked things already.

It is cooler today by about 10 degrees, but my body is saying, 'ENOUGH HEAT!'  My work pace, my contribution pace is slowed by a good 30-50%, just trying to focus, stay sharp.

Thank goodness for the water fountain a block away where I can douse my shirt and bandana.

What are you allowing to be done to our children and grandchildren?

Loving

Sunday, July 8, 2012

vid MUST SEE: [6 YRS AGO] GERMANY PROVES SOLAR ENERGY EXCEEDS WORLD DEMAND

GO SISTERS! Uh, where the Hell are the Brothers!?!?!?

Stephanie Cutter, Obama's 1-woman rapid response squad

Easily 90% of those with whom I stand (whether or not they stand with me) are WOMEN - Hope Forpeace, Diane Wilson, Col. Ann Wright, Liz Hourican... and sisters who's good reputations I'll protect by not naming them - SC, CM.... 

And among the males?  Brian, and maybe Barack, if he was ever the brother I thought he was; if we haven't left him alone to do our fighting for us too long....