As the world collectively holds its breath to see how the Fukushima crisis plays out (the quote of the day has got to be: "The worst-case scenario doesn't bear mentioning and the best-case scenario keeps getting worse...") there's a positive story which is not yet being reported.
Despite assertions by its detractors that wind energy would not survive an earthquake or tsunami the Japanese wind industry is still functioning and helping to keep the lights on during the Fuksuhima crisis.
Colleagues and I have been directly corresponding with Yoshinori Ueda leader of the International Committee of the Japan Wind Power Association & Japan Wind Energy Association, and according to Ueda there has been no wind facility damage reported by any association members, from either the earthquake or the tsunami. Even the Kamisu semi-offshore wind farm, located about 300km from the epicenter of the quake, survived. Its anti-earthquake "battle proof design" came through with flying colors.
more & photos....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-rigg/battleproof-wind-farms-su_b_837172.html
Showing posts with label Locavore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Locavore. Show all posts
23 December 2009
What does Copenhagen mean for you?
The "climate summit" was a real fizzle. I think we all knew that the realistic chances of meaningful change being made was almost nil as the United States (25% producer of carbon emissions) never spent any real time making the climate talks a priority. Obama's last minute trip was way to little and way, way to late.
But, realistically, what did we expect?
So what do you and I do now? Well the same thing I have been pushing since I started this blog. It comes down to a simple concept:
"THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY".
So, let's commit ourselves to pursuing transition on a local level. Start a transition steering committee. Begin making the type of changes in your personal life that can be an example to neighbors.
Refuse to spend money in the Wal Marts and Targets of the world. Direct your spending toward local businesses, that sell local or fair trade products. Do not be seduced by cheap anything.
Shop in local food stores, farmers markets and as much as possible directly from the farmer.
Almost every developed nation is now seeing a locavore movement, plug in!
Folks, we know that the kind of change that is needed will not happen if we wait for government. The kind of change that will make a difference is beyond hope of being achieved, so at this point the call is to adapt and get out ahead of the curve.
Our Katuah bioregion is a great area to weather the coming storms (literally!).
Remember, make the start and begin the discussions because we do not know how long before the situation becomes critical!
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