Comments for KANDG http://kandg.org/WPBlogger Commentaries on energy, environment, and other current public topics. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:29:40 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on The Great Salmonella Outbreak of 2010 by carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=399&cpage=1#comment-112 carlgh Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:29:40 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=399#comment-112 Basic microbiology is not understood. Basic kitchen lore & sanitation require handed-down knowledge. "Found a peanut, found it rotten, ate it anyway..."... died! A cracked egg in a box requires full cooking. I do not believe that there was bacteria inside of the egg. I have not seen and they have not provided this fact. Poor food handling is probably the root cause - and the population gets GI distress everyday due to poor food handling. This whole deal - and not a very big deal - is probably a ploy of the EPA to control the food of the American people. Just like they are out to control energy via "greenhouse gas" emissions. Basic microbiology is not understood. Basic kitchen lore & sanitation require handed-down knowledge. “Found a peanut, found it rotten, ate it anyway…”… died! A cracked egg in a box requires full cooking.
I do not believe that there was bacteria inside of the egg. I have not seen and they have not provided this fact. Poor food handling is probably the root cause – and the population gets GI distress everyday due to poor food handling.
This whole deal – and not a very big deal – is probably a ploy of the EPA to control the food of the American people. Just like they are out to control energy via “greenhouse gas” emissions.

]]> Comment on Wind Costs in Denmark by Mike Fox Richland Washington http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=237&cpage=1#comment-70 Mike Fox Richland Washington Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:03:00 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=237#comment-70 Outstanding effort. It is about time that viewers are told the truth about these super-costly windmills. A nation dependent upon windmills for energy is a 3rd world nation. MF Outstanding effort. It is about time that viewers are told the truth about these super-costly windmills. A nation dependent upon windmills for energy is a 3rd world nation.
MF

]]> Comment on US Policy on Nuclear Power by Ralph Johnson http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=272&cpage=1#comment-60 Ralph Johnson Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:54:02 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=272#comment-60 NEEDED ACTION IS IMMINENT: ==World War III could start over an issue of nuclear energy produced by Iran ==The USA has "pulled in its horns" as to any kind of leadershiip in nuclear energy; even in the face of the global warming issue and the dire need for oil independence ==Actions related to the nuclear field must therefore be accomplished thru foreign interests/countries CONCLUSIONS: 1)Direct and immediate actions must come about thru cooperation with other nations who lead in the nuclear power and technology fields. 2) Longer term national interests must be refocused to give priority to the nuclear power. NOW WHAT MIGHT THESE ELEMENTS IN ITEM 2) BE?????? My personal list might contain the following-- **Grab unto possessing a high neutron energy test reactor. Such will at least put the USA in a forefront position of obtaining the technology necessary to a)restrict Carbon generation in the atmosphere to support global warming; and b) have much of the basic technology data for advanced and safe nuclear power generation [large and small units]. We have such a unit less than a billion dollars away that can be on the line in roughly two years--the FFTF. **Emphasize small nuclear power units to support 3rd world nations, isolated sites for public power, remote plants and processes. Work has started in conjunction with a Japanese manufacturer according to the rules and regulations of the USA. **Continue development on selected so called green power producers as a SUPPLEMENT to larger power production elements such as water, coal, nuclear, solar, wind, etc. WHAT ABOUT TIMING AND THE AUDIENCE??? Iniial action is needed this week before Congress readjourns. Why?? Medical isotopes for enhancement of our national health bases: Pending negotiations on reducing the carbon footprint: Preliminary negotiations on the Cap & Trade bill: support strength in negotiations with Iran. There are others less imminent. rej 12-30-09 206-933-5755 NEEDED ACTION IS IMMINENT:
==World War III could start over an issue of nuclear energy produced by Iran
==The USA has “pulled in its horns” as to any kind of leadershiip in nuclear energy; even in the face of the global warming issue and the dire need for oil independence
==Actions related to the nuclear field must therefore be accomplished thru foreign interests/countries

CONCLUSIONS:
1)Direct and immediate actions must come about thru cooperation with other nations who lead in the nuclear power and technology fields.
2) Longer term national interests must be refocused to give priority to the nuclear power.

NOW WHAT MIGHT THESE ELEMENTS IN ITEM 2) BE??????

My personal list might contain the following–

**Grab unto possessing a high neutron energy test reactor.
Such will at least put the USA in a forefront position of obtaining the technology necessary to a)restrict Carbon generation in the atmosphere to support global warming; and b) have much of the basic technology data for advanced and safe nuclear power generation [large and small units].

We have such a unit less than a billion dollars away that can be on the line in roughly two years–the FFTF.

**Emphasize small nuclear power units to support 3rd world nations, isolated sites for public power, remote plants and processes. Work has started in conjunction with a Japanese manufacturer according to the rules and regulations of the USA.

**Continue development on selected so called green power producers as a SUPPLEMENT to larger power production elements such as water, coal, nuclear, solar, wind, etc.

WHAT ABOUT TIMING AND THE AUDIENCE???

Iniial action is needed this week before Congress readjourns. Why?? Medical isotopes for enhancement of our national health bases: Pending negotiations on reducing the carbon footprint: Preliminary negotiations on the Cap & Trade bill: support strength in negotiations with Iran. There are others less imminent.
rej 12-30-09 206-933-5755

]]> Comment on US Policy on Nuclear Power by Carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=272&cpage=1#comment-59 Carlgh Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:38:43 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=272#comment-59 The Public Comment period on the FFTF Decommission EIS aka TC&WM EIS is open until March 19 2010. The No Action decision preserves the FFTF in a deactivated state for a 100 year administrative period. For me, the No Action decision is the only logical choice. Let DOE via Public Comment & tell your elected officials, too. The Public Comment period on the FFTF Decommission EIS aka TC&WM EIS is open until March 19 2010. The No Action decision preserves the FFTF in a deactivated state for a 100 year administrative period.
For me, the No Action decision is the only logical choice. Let DOE via Public Comment & tell your elected officials, too.

]]> Comment on Japan’s GOSAT CO2 data map by Carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=229&cpage=1#comment-54 Carlgh Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:09:35 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=229#comment-54 Found this blog via Google. Great site for interesting information on wind and AGW (not). Without continued reliance on coal, abundant nuclear power is the only choice. And a great choice, I might add. Found this blog via Google. Great site for interesting information on wind and AGW (not).
Without continued reliance on coal, abundant nuclear power is the only choice. And a great choice, I might add.

]]> Comment on Simple Question: Is Wind Useful? by Carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=221&cpage=1#comment-39 Carlgh Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:27:24 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=221#comment-39 Jairam Ramesh, url below, a no nonsense environmental minister from India, says that the Western obsession with carbon emissions is wicked and economically foolish. Deepak Lal is the author & economist. Many have been saying the same thing for a number of years. What does it take for the Washington State government, governor, Dept.of Ecology, CAT team, etc., to stop their obsessions and stop menacing the future of the state residents. It is past the time when governments, state and federal, cease trying to pick winners and losers. They have been unsuccessful at this. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/deepak-lal-spikingroad-to-copenhagen/367985/ Jairam Ramesh, url below, a no nonsense environmental minister from India, says that the Western obsession with carbon emissions is wicked and economically foolish. Deepak Lal is the author & economist.
Many have been saying the same thing for a number of years.

What does it take for the Washington State government, governor, Dept.of Ecology, CAT team, etc., to stop their obsessions and stop menacing the future of the state residents. It is past the time when governments, state and federal, cease trying to pick winners and losers. They have been unsuccessful at this.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/deepak-lal-spikingroad-to-copenhagen/367985/

]]> Comment on Simple Question: Is Wind Useful? by Carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=221&cpage=1#comment-38 Carlgh Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:58:55 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=221#comment-38 http://www.tri-cityherald.com/1514/story/692794.html Delvin touts nuclear power, By M.Dupler, Aug. 25, 2009 Carlgh wrote on August, 26 3:43 PM: Bravo Senator Delvin. It is well past time to fully engage the debate on clean, sustainable nuclear power. Or we become doomed to the death spiral of less and less energy per capita. Is Wind Useful? The blog: http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/ shows the graph: demand for electricity and recent supply of wind power in the NW. Everyone should draw their own conclusion: Is Wind Useful? On the other hand, the Columbia Generating Station pumps out 1300 nonstop megawatts of electricity 24/7 at greater than 90% efficiency. Wind power efficiency ranges from zero to 30%. China and Korea are building the advanced Westinghouse reactors, AP1000, with construction time in 36 months, efficiency of 97%, with a design life of 60 years. Economically it appears that we'll just be flapping in the breeze, or not flapping at all. Thanks Sen. Delvin for standing up to the debate, and no thanks to Rep Chopp for flopping. http://www.tri-cityherald.com/1514/story/692794.html
Delvin touts nuclear power, By M.Dupler, Aug. 25, 2009
Carlgh wrote on August, 26 3:43 PM:

Bravo Senator Delvin.
It is well past time to fully engage the debate on clean, sustainable nuclear power. Or we become doomed to the death spiral of less and less energy per capita.
Is Wind Useful? The blog: http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/ shows the graph: demand for electricity and recent supply of wind power in the NW. Everyone should draw their own conclusion: Is Wind Useful?
On the other hand, the Columbia Generating Station pumps out 1300 nonstop megawatts of electricity 24/7 at greater than 90% efficiency. Wind power efficiency ranges from zero to 30%.
China and Korea are building the advanced Westinghouse reactors, AP1000, with construction time in 36 months, efficiency of 97%, with a design life of 60 years.
Economically it appears that we’ll just be flapping in the breeze, or not flapping at all.
Thanks Sen. Delvin for standing up to the debate, and no thanks to Rep Chopp for flopping.

]]> Comment on Requirements for alternative electrical energy sources by Carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=205&cpage=1#comment-35 Carlgh Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:13:32 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=205#comment-35 The Austin Story: http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/2009/08/16/0816nukepolitics.html The Austin Story:
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/2009/08/16/0816nukepolitics.html

]]> Comment on Requirements for alternative electrical energy sources by Carlgh http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=205&cpage=1#comment-34 Carlgh Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:11:57 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=205#comment-34 Thanks to John Droz for the definitions. I thought that it was appropriate in the Austin TX debate to join or not to join the South Texas Project. My comment and others can be seen: The nation's average cost for nuclear powered electricity has continued to drop (the only source that can boast this record) due to continuing operating efficiencies. The US average operating cost is less than 1.8 cents/kwh. The Westinghouse AP-1000s reactors are now being built in China and Korea, with full construction in 36 months and an expected operating life of 60 years. For over a hundred years, scientists, engineers, financiers, investors, and government enablers addressed electrical energy needs with six overriding requirements: (1) large amounts, (2) reliable and predictable, (3) dispatchable on human demand basis, (4) service one or more of the grid demand elements such as base load 24/7, load following, and peak load, (5) compact facility such as small footprint near demand centers, and (6) economical. Will any of Austin's non-nuke, non-coal supplies meet the above criteria and be cost competitive with the rest of Texas and world market competitors? Thanks to John Droz for the definitions. I thought that it was appropriate in the Austin TX debate to join or not to join the South Texas Project. My comment and others can be seen:

The nation’s average cost for nuclear powered electricity has continued to drop (the only source that can boast this record) due to continuing operating efficiencies. The US average operating cost is less than 1.8 cents/kwh. The Westinghouse AP-1000s reactors are now being built in China and Korea, with full construction in 36 months and an expected operating life of 60 years. For over a hundred years, scientists, engineers, financiers, investors, and government enablers addressed electrical energy needs with six overriding requirements: (1) large amounts, (2) reliable and predictable, (3) dispatchable on human demand basis, (4) service one or more of the grid demand elements such as base load 24/7, load following, and peak load, (5) compact facility such as small footprint near demand centers, and (6) economical. Will any of Austin’s non-nuke, non-coal supplies meet the above criteria and be cost competitive with the rest of Texas and world market competitors?

]]> Comment on Continuing the BPA wind story by William E. Farris http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=169&cpage=1#comment-15 William E. Farris Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:40:16 +0000 http://kandg.org/WPBlogger/?p=169#comment-15 keep it coming, Gary. Please change my email address. Bill keep it coming, Gary. Please change my email address.

Bill

]]>