Re: [Biofuel] Al Gore's 'Inconvenient Truth' Power Use
Everyone seems to have missed that, based on the numbers given, Al
Gore has reduced his power usage by 12% from 2005 to 2006 and has
plans for more reductions. Isn't that what it's all about?
The fact that his bill has gone up is probably a function of the
increased price of energy, not increased consumption. I'm sure it's
the same for all of us.
Steve
Quoting Kirk McLoren [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
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Al Gore's 'Inconvenient Truth': While telling the rest of us to
cut back, he uses 20 times more energy to run his house than
everyone else
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=nation_worldid=5072659
Heated pools
electronic gates
gas lanterns in yard
and $30,000 a
year in utility bills. How do you spell h-y-p-o-c-r-i-t-e?
(2/27/07 - NASHVILLE, TN) - Back home in Tennessee, safely
ensconced in his suburban Nashville home, Vice President Al Gore is
no doubt basking in the Oscar awarded to An Inconvenient Truth,
the documentary he inspired and in which he starred. But a local
free-market think tank is trying to make that very home emblematic
of what it deems Gore's environmental hypocrisy.
Armed with Gore's utility bills for the last two years, the
Tennessee Center for Policy Research charged Monday that the gas and
electric bills for the former vice president's 20-room home and
pool house devoured nearly 221,000 kilowatt-hours in 2006, more
than 20 times the national average of 10,656 kilowatt-hours.
If this were any other person with $30,000-a-year in utility
bills, I wouldn't care, says the Center's 27-year-old president,
Drew Johnson. But he tells other people how to live and he's not
following his own rules.
Scoffed a former Gore adviser in response: I think what you're
seeing here is the last gasp of the global warming skeptics. They've
completely lost the debate on the issue so now they're just
attacking their most effective opponent.
Kalee Kreider, a spokesperson for the Gores, did not dispute the
Center's figures, taken as they were from public records. But she
pointed out that both Al and Tipper Gore work out of their home and
she argued that the bottom line is that every family has a
different carbon footprint. And what Vice President Gore has asked
is for families to calculate that footprint and take steps to reduce
and offset it.
A carbon footprint is a calculation of the CO2 fossil fuel
emissions each person is responsible for, either directly because of
his or her transportation and energy consumption or indirectly
because of the manufacture and eventual breakdown of products he or
she uses. (You can calculate your own carbon footprint on the
website http://www.carbonfootprint.com/)
The vice president has done that, Kreider argues, and the family
tries to offset that carbon footprint by purchasing their power
through the local Green Power Switch program electricity generated
through renewable resources such as solar, wind, and methane gas,
which create less waste and pollution. In addition, they are in the
midst of installing solar panels on their home, which will enable
them to use less power, Kreider added. They also use compact
fluorescent bulbs and other energy efficiency measures and then they
purchase offsets for their carbon emissions to bring their carbon
footprint down to zero.
These efforts did little to impress Johnson. I appreciate the
solar panels, he said, but he also has natural gas lanterns in his
yard, a heated pool, and an electric gate. While I appreciate that
he's switching out some light bulbs, he is not living the lifestyle
that he advocates.
The Center claims that Nashville Electric Services records show
the Gores in 2006 averaged a monthly electricity bill of $1,359 for
using 18,414 kilowatt-hours, and $1,461 per month for using 16,200
kilowatt-hours in 2005. During that time, Nashville Gas Company
billed the family an average of $536 a month for the main house and
$544 for the pool house in 2006, and $640 for the main house and
$525 for the pool house in 2005. That averages out to be $29,268 in
gas and electric bills for the Gores in 2006, $31,512 in 2005.
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Re: [Biofuel] Doctor alleges plans underway to Microchip Newborns
Most of this is pure rubbish. I work in the wireless industry and this technology isn't even possible today. I can't get my wifi to reach more than a few kms without a serious external antenna, let alone a tiny implanted chip to be picked up by a satellite! An RFID tag, which can be about the size of a poker chip must be within about 10cm of the reader in order to be read. If they would be powerful enough to be picked up by satellite, you would need to be carrying around a couple of deep cycle batteries on your hips for power for one thing and you would need to place a satellite dish on your head. An amusing thought but not very practical for inconspicuous tracking and mind control. Dr Kilde is actually Rauni-Leena Luukanen-Kilde, known as a bit of a nutter and controversial since 1986 when an accident forced her from continuing in her job as provincial medical officer in Finnish Lapland. She claims to have been saved from dying 3 times by aliens and has been adbucted and examined by extraterrestials. Steve Re Dr Kilde see: http://ufoexperiences.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_ufoexperiences_archive.html If you search a little further, 'Dr.' Carl Sanders has also been exposed as a fraud: http://www.greaterthings.com/News/Chip_Implants/sanders011023.htm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CORRECTION: Implantable Chip Inventor Carl Sanders is a Fraud Charlatan exposed seven years ago still popular in Christian circles. Sterling D. Allan Copyright © 2001 Greater Things Ministry October 23, 2001 Dr (not) Carl W. Sanders has been a sensation among prophecy-minded Christians for nearly a decade. He has wowed many thousands, if not millions, with his claim to be the inventor of the microchip intended for implantation in humans for tracking capabilities, which Frankenstein invention he now purportedly is exposing following his born again conversion to Christianity. He has appeared in television interviews, radio shows and prophecy conferences. Video and audio tapes of his presentation thrive. I was one who believed the account and posted it on my website. http://www.greaterthings.com/News/Chip_Implants/Carl_Sanders.htm So have scores of others, as a search for Carl Sanders chip will show on any search engine. e.g. http://www.google.com/search?q=carl+sanders+chip The unfortunate truth, however, is that Sanders is a fraud. His claims about his credentials and his involvement in inventing this chip are fabrications. This came to light in 1994 when John S. Torell, a close associate and promoter of Sanders, began investigating his claims in an attempt to defend him against detractors. Torell uncovered the truth of Sander's fraud and confronted him with it. Sanders and his wife confessed, plead for forgiveness, vowed to confess his fraud to the church and take a reprieve from the ministry. http://www.eaec.org/carls1.htm His contrition in earnest lasted only a few hours, and within weeks he was back to his speaking circuit, perpetuating the same claims as before. According to Torell, Carl Sanders was not the inventor of the microchip as he had been claiming in his meetings. ...His claim that he had met with Henry Kissinger and other dignitaries were false. He does not have even a college degree, including the claimed honorary degree as Doctor from the University of Hong Kong. ...Carl Sanders does not have 32 years experience as an engineer. As these facts surfaced, and Torrell asked Sanders why he lied, Sanders explained that when he began his ministry, people just did not respond to his call for repentance; but when he started talking about end-times and the development of the chip, his audiences grew; . . . and so did his story with each telling. He felt the message was so important that he needed to invent credentials in order to have more credibility with people. He not only fabricated credentials, but also lied about the degree of his involvement in the invention of the implantable microchip. In the end, about the only truth left in his story was in regard to the fact that there is such a microchip. Everything else was a lie or an unscrupulous stretch of the truth. His lying began long before his ministry among the Christians. He admitted to Torell that when he was in the military, since he did not get the ranks and promotions that he felt were due him, he began to invent his own to enable him to be more successful. Once he had left the Air Force, he was constantly lying about his credentials in order to get better paying jobs. His dishonesty rewarded him in his career, and it rewarded him in his ministry. Today, more than seven years after Torell exposed him, Sanders continues to give his presentations and wow prophecy-minded audiences worldwide. Last year he was in Orem Utah, telling the same story. I wasn't there, but I was invited, and I spoke with an individual shortly after who did attend, and who
Re: [Biofuel] Algae
Past research - commercial production of biofuel from algae by end of this year. The kiwi company site states it is 'wild algae' or 'pond algae' growing in settling ponds. http://aquaflowgroupcom.axiion.com/Home http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1objectid=10381404 http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.aspx?id=68635cat=1037 Quoting JAMES PHELPS [EMAIL PROTECTED]: H, food too? http://www.atcc.org/common/catalog/numSearch/numResults.cfm?atccNum=40750 http://www.foodrisk.org/dynamic3.cfm?keyword=Docosahexaenoic%20Acids Say can any one give me the trade name or Specific Name of Algae protozoa that are currently being used in research of Biodiesel production? ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] Impeach Bush
The corrected URL is http://www.alternet.org/story/32977/ This story was posted back in March of this year - so since then Americans have taken a small first step which is to move away from the current administration after the last elections - but where is the outrage? Where are the street protests? And why is impeachment 'off the table' with the Democrats? What's in it for them? Isn't that as outrageous as the crimes of the current administration? Quoting Kirk McLoren [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From discussion to action -- Michael Ratner and his fellow lawyers have drafted a call to impeach President Bush. http://www.alte/rnet.orgstory/32977/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] Vanadium battery
You can buy it now. Here is what I found from http://www.vrbpower.com/technology/faqs.html - the Canadian company which sells VRB. More information about the technology available on their site. 11. What is the Cost per kW? What is the Incremental Cost of Additional Storage Capacity? The cost is quoted in $/kWh or $/MWh since the VRB-ESS is an Energy Storage System and should not be considered a UPS or even a generator. Although the VRB-ESS provides the full UPS capability, its primary use is for energy storage for long periods, which UPS and conventional technologies cannot provide. As an approximate cost, systems are priced between $350-$600 per kWh, sizes ranging from a few hundred kW's to MW size systems. As the size of the system in kWh increases, the cost per unit decreases significantly. The incremental cost of storage for large systems is approximately $150 per kWh. Quoting D. Mindock [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ref: Vanadium redox battery This seems to be the battery we've all been waiting for. I wonder what'll it cost here in the US? Peace, D. Mindock More info at: http://www.answers.com/topic/vanadium-redox-battery - Original Message - From: Kirk McLoren To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; biofuel Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 7:00 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Vanadium battery http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/04/the_vanadium_ba.php A new mass energy storage technology is on the cusp of entering mainstream society. The Japanese are currently using it on a grand scale, the Canadians have comprehensively evaluated it and soon Australians will have the opportunity to replace their old lead-acid batteries with a Vanadium Redox Battery alternative. There are no emissions, no disposal issues, no loss of charge, the construction materials are 'green' and the battery can be charged and discharged simultaneously. So, is the Vanadium Battery as good as it sounds and more importantly, is it the solution to our energy storage problems? Quite simply...Yes. The potential of this system can be easily summed up in one word: 100% recharge/discharge. Well that's slightly more than one word, but still it is an impressive group of words. I'm a little excited here, so let me back track a little and explain the importance of Vanadium Batteries to our very existence. It has been possible for quite some time to successfully gather energy through a variety of renewable energy sources, in particular solar and wind. The main problem however, which is also true for fossil fuel energy generation, is the storage of the energy. There is no point in generating surplus uber-watts on one sunny and windy day to find the next day is still and raining and worst of all there is no power to play the new DVD of Stainless Steel Rat on your suped-up 80 inch LCD screen (sorry...just wishful thinking). If the energy cannot be stored on the day of bountiful bliss than a renewable energy system is useless. snip ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] Biodiesel from wood
Has anyone heard of such a thing? It says Wood-based biodiesel production requires the development of new technology. Are they on to something or are they still working out if this is even possible? Steve http://snipurl.com/r8b3 (2006-05-26) Hydro and Norske Skog have agreed to carry out a joint feasibility study relating to the production of biodiesel from wood. The intention is to identify the feasibility of establishing a biodiesel production facility in south-east Norway. Such a plant could come on stream by 2012 at the earliest. We consider ourselves to be natural partners as far as wood-based biodiesel is concerned. Hydro has wide experience derived from the construction and operation of major processing plants and from the quest to find new forms of energy. Norske Skog has considerable expertise when it comes to wood purchasing and treating wood pulp, say senior vice president Alexandra Bech Gjørv of Hydro and vice president Terje Engevik of Norske Skog. A technically superior product The production of biodiesel is currently based on rapeseed or other oil-based raw materials. Wood-based biodiesel production requires the development of new technology. Once this technology is in place, it will be possible to offer an even better product than today?s biodiesel. Today only a five-percent biodiesel tank mixture is available. Wood-based biodiesel will give us a technically superior product without such limitations. By using timber we can also utilize a much greater proportion of the raw material and considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared with biodiesel produced from rapeseed or other plant oils. This means that wood-based biodiesel will be a an even more environmentally friendly fuel than today?s biodiesel, the two companies say in a press release. NEW ENERGY: Alexandra Bech Gjørv is responsible for Hydro's efforts to develop renewable energy. (Photo: Kåre Foss) Long road to completion The road to completion of a possible production plant is, however, a long one. To begin with, collaboration between the two companies involves a feasibility study that will primarily provide an overview of the technologies available in the market, identify the availability of raw materials, and create a realistic picture of the external governing conditions that must be in place in order to reach an investment decision. CO2 emissions represent a climate threat that affects all of us, and we can see that the political will exists to promote biodiesel as an environmentally friendly alternative to regular fuels. There is great potential for biodiesel in the market of the future, but if this market is going to materialize we are in need of a sound, long-term operating framework from the authorities, state Bech Gjørv and Engevik. Author: Lars Nermoen Published: 2006-05-26 ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] acids
Hi Jim, Are you saying that you use biofuel as a wood preservative or as a basis for wood preservative? If so, can you say more about that? I am very interested in finding alternative wood preservatives especially if they are non-toxic. New Zealand has a huge forest plantation industry, right up there next to the sheep industry which produces 100's of thousands of tons of tallow most of which is exported today. Marrying the two would be an elegant solution. I am the steward of a 22Ha ( ~50 acres) Radiata Pine plantation myself. Radiata (Pinus Radiata or Monterey Pine) produces a beautiful clear wood that has excellent properties but not the best of choices for exposed weather applications. Unfortunately New Zealand has decided, because of some poor building practices which created moisture problems and therefore wood rot( what wood wouldn't rot?), that it was the timber which was at fault and now mandates CCA (chromated copper arsenate) treatment of this wood for use even in interior home framing. While I think it may be an uphill battle to convince the industry to stop using CCA in the short term, investigating alternative forms of preservatives may provide a way of moving forward towards using this sustainable resource closer to an environmentally responsible way. ( Of course the real answer is better building practices or alternative materials like earth brick) As it is though, we are creating a nightmare of chemical concoction houses now with sure to follow health and disposal issues. So if you have any ideas on non toxic preservatives, biofuel based or otherwise, I'd be very interested to hear about them. Is there any way of using recycled glass in a coating, for example? Steve Quoting JJJN [EMAIL PROTECTED]: David, The only place you are going to find 98% Acid is either a lab supply or a Chemical supply. In the United States there is a Hazmat charge and a Homeland Security charge as well. (at least where I shop commercially) It also runs about $100.00 a gallon at that grade. The Crap at the hardware store is about 25% if that. I reccomend the base base if you are non commercial. I make wood preservatives out of the stuff not auto fuel as my business therefore I can get around several of the triangles involved with buying supplies but I still must wash wash wash just like if I did make fuel. I have tested some in my truck off road and found it to be great stuff but until I can pay taxes on it to both State and Federal I do not run it in a vehicle on a taxed road. (I also use it for generators and farm tractors.) Jim David Miller wrote: Johnathan Corgan wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thsi is true that pool dealers mostly deal in muratic acid and not sulphuric. in my youth as a pool boy i have never seen sulphuric acid used in a pool. so it gets back to my problem of purchasing concentrated sulphuric acid since i am an individual and have no tax i.d. number. In my search for local sources of lye, I came across several hardware stores (Home Depot, ACE, OSH) which carry concentrated sulfuric acid. If memory serves (I didn't pay close attention) it was for cleaning septic tank lines, not drains, but was in the drain cleaner section of the store. I don't know if the label concentrated sulfuric acid is standardized, but I thought it meant 95%-98%. It was a liquid in a dark plastic bottle with a further sealed plastic bag around it, with a warning label affixed to the outer bag. Something to check out, anyway. If you're just looking for amounts of sulfuric acid to test with, go to any battery or auto parts store and ask for some battery acid. --- David ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
