Archive for March, 2011

Chaos in Japan continued: Water Cannons

Mar 16, 2011 – Eleven water cannon trucks are on their way to the 6 nuclear reactors that are overheating. Why did it take almost a week from the time of the earthquake and tsunami for the cannon to be on the way.  They are still not there.  Two of the water cannon were provided [...]

Chaos in Japan Continued: Helicopters Ineffective

Mar 16, 2011 – Japan has now used 4 helicopters to try to drop water on the exposed fuel rods.  It has been reported that only 1 helicopter was successful in getting water on the rods. Did I hear that it was ONLY 4 helicopters.  Why aren’t dozens of helicopters from around the world that [...]

Delta Airlines Sets Up System to Donate to Japan

LET’S SUPPORT JAPAN Your donations can help those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. DONATE NOW Many of you may be wondering how you can help those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. To assist, we’ve partnered with the following organizations, and you can join us by donating: Money to [...]

Nuclear Meltdown: Water Cannon

Mar 16, 2011 – The Japanese have now brought in a water cannon to try to get some water on the overheating fuel rods. Where has the water cannon been.  There is chaos in Japan. The utility and the government are trying one thing at a time.  Have they ever  heard the term, “Multitask”. Please [...]

Chaos in Japan Continued: News Updates Here

Mar 16, 2011 – Please leave your comments and posts here with any up-to-date news.  Until the situation in Japan is under control, we will be posting only information about the nuclear catastrophe in Japan, rather than information on solar power, wind turbines, electric and hybrid vehicles, etc.  Thank you for your understanding.

Potassium Iodide Availability

Mar 16, 2011 – If you know who has potassium iodide available, please send me an email.  I could not find any online source with any in stock.  Unfortunately, potassium iodide only mitigates the effects of radioactive iodine.  It has no effect on radioactive cesium or plutonium. Check if your Congressman or Senator has any [...]

Chaos in Japan continued: President Obama: Missing in Inaction

Mar 16, 2011 – President Barack Obama is missing in inaction.  For 2 years, President Obama has been on TV every time there is the smallest item to report as if he did not have a Cabinet.  In other words, with free TV available, he began running for re-election on January 21, 2009.  Now we [...]

Chaos in Japan: Nuclear Disaster!

Mar 16, 2011 – Will we ever build 6 nuclear reactors next to each other?  Will we ever build nuclear reactors in earthquake zones such as the “ring of fire” again? Will we ever build nuclear reactors in tsunami zones again? Will we ever build nuclear reactors again? NIMBY.  Unfortunately, “My Neighborhood” is getting larger [...]

Tesla Roadster Update

Mar 14, 2011 – Have you gone for your test drive in the Tesla Roadster? They’re available. I didn’t take a ride, but I did examine it closely at the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance emceed by Jay Leno a couple of weeks ago. It is beautiful, but it certainly is not a family car.  I [...]

Japanese Tsunami: What Are the Effects on Green Energy?

Mar 14, 2011 – First, we want to extend our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones from the natural tragedy that has struck Japan and to the whole nation. Now that you have had a few days over the weekend to digest the news from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, what are [...]

Fred Meyer Stores Partners with ECOtality to Install Blink™ EV Charging Stations

Mar 7, 2011 – ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced the company’s partnership with food retail chain Fred Meyer, a division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR).  Fred Meyer will install ECOtality’s Blink Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Commercial Pedestal Charging Station at select stores within EV Project [...]

Sustainable Buildings from NASA’s Research and International Space Station

NASA is building a sustainable building on earth. NASA’s research for living in space or on other planets is useful for sustainable living. Water recycling is technology used on the space station can be used in building on earth. The effective us of natural light, geothermal cooling and photovoltaic panels  are among the features of [...]

Earthships for Sustainable Living in London, Haiti and United States

Earthships are sustainable buildings often made from recycled materials, capture rain water, reflect infrared light to reduce unwanted heat, use solar power and have wind turbines. Video follows.

Chevy Volt

Mar 6, 2011 – The Chevy Volt is now at dealers. Do you have a reservation for your Volt hatchback?  Yes, it is a hatchback. Do you want a sedan? Are you going on a long trip?  The electric-only range is 25-50 miles.  The gas tank will hold only 9.3 gallons.  If you only  have [...]

Renewable Energy for Hydrogen Production from Siemens

Mar 4, 2011 – Siemens is participating in a research project that is looking at ways to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful chemical feedstock. It may even be possible to permanently remove the gas, which would be separated out during the combustion of fossil fuels, from the atmosphere and so weaken the impact of [...]