[Biofuel] circuit simulator
Hi all, I've been playing around with an excellent circuit simulator applet. I had some circuit prototypes from a few years back. I copied the circuits in the java applet and did a bunch of modifications, testing all the way to see if the applet actually duplicated original real time component parameters and circuit changes. It did and it follows all the rules and allows you to simulate many different circuits and conditions. Many of you will realize what a time saver this simulator is. I have had hours of fun with it and am now using it to test some ideas that I am working on. I hope you all love it as much as I do. It is really useful, Here's the link http://www.alternate-energy.net/aps/circuit_simulator05.html Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] circuit simulator
I know its does not cover everything but it is quite useful and a great teaching tool. On another level it is nothing compared to some of the software that I have seen. Just the same it gets the job done. I copied some breadboarded voltage doublers and triplers I had lying around by drawing the circuit in the api. At the time of building the original protos, I had done all sorts of modifications with real components, testing various effects on the breadboards etc. I then spent hours, studing various simulations/operating parameters on some of the circuits I m working on and the program reacts correctly and gives out real time data corresponding with my original breadboards as well as correctly simulating original operating modification specs. So it is accurate. Just as a time saver in trying out new ideas, collecting circuit data, scope shots, it does the job quite well with no fuss and its free. ---Original Message--- From: Michael Redler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] circuit simulator Sent: 10 Mar 2005 02:10:04 ...not bad. As as student I was exposed to all the mainstream simulators (p-spice, microcap, etc.). But there is one that I've been using for about five years called TINA Pro. It is the most comprehensive simulator package that I've seen so far that doesn't cost thousands of dollars. http://www.designsoftware.com/ Last time I checked, it was $50.00 and there is a student version that you can download for free! Mike info [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've been playing around with an excellent circuit simulator applet. I had some circuit prototypes from a few years back. I copied the circuits in the java applet and did a bunch of modifications, testing all the way to see if the applet actually duplicated original real time component parameters and circuit changes. It did and it follows all the rules and allows you to simulate many different circuits and conditions. Many of you will realize what a time saver this simulator is. I have had hours of fun with it and am now using it to test some ideas that I am working on. I hope you all love it as much as I do. It is really useful, Here's the link http://www.alternate-energy.net/aps/circuit_simulator05.html Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ---Original Message--- ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] circuit simulator
tallex wrote, most computers have the java runtime environment installed at least. If you don't have java installed on your computer, you are missing out on significant content on the net. The install space is insignificant on any windows platform running at least 600. The simulator runs fine in most environments. If you are having problems, use IE 5+ and it works fine. tallex ---Original Message--- From: Guag Meister [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] circuit simulator Sent: 10 Mar 2005 09:33:56 Hi All ; AND it doesn't take up any of my demising hard drive space FireFox reported that it needed the Java Runtime Environemnt.ÊÊThat's about 150 MEGA bytes.ÊÊAre you sure about no hard disk space? Best Regards, Peter G. Thailand __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ---Original Message--- ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Sodium Borohydride Chemical Reaction and Fuel Cells
Hello, In the late '80's there was a company in Ottawa, Canada that was demonstrating a sodium borohydride van that they had designed. It had a 'spent borate tank' which was recycled. I haven't heard anything since but on the original news clip, they took it for a drive on the highway with the reporter in tow and it DID work. This is interesting tech for sure. ---Original Message--- From: Phillip Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Sodium Borohydride Chemical Reaction and Fuel Cells Sent: 03 Mar 2005 17:55:10 Sam, Thanks. Brilliant synopsis.ÊÊI will read and re-read your overview. Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ Phillip Wolfe --- Sam Critchley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, As I remember, one of the problems with sodium and other borohydrides isÊÊ that boron is a relatively scarce element if considered for use on aÊÊ global scale. The main deposits are found in Turkey, Chile and SouthernÊÊ California (owned in the major part by Rio Tinto, and 3 other smallerÊÊ companies). It's currently mainly used for producing washing powder etcÊÊ (e.g. Borax). There's a link to some recent production notes atÊÊ http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/boron/120302.pdf . A vehicle running on a borohydride fuel cell solution would have to have aÊÊ separate tank for collecting the spent solution after the hydrogen hasÊÊ been extracted from the borohydride. The spent solution has to be recycledÊÊ (rehyrolised) after use, as it's a finite resource and you couldn't justÊÊ dispose of it, without mentioning the pollution problems you wouldÊÊ encounter if you tried to. Carrying 20 gallons of spent borohydride solution around in a vehicle alsoÊÊ presents different economics than letting plain water vapour out of theÊÊ exhaust pipe. I can envisage a situation where going to a filling station would resultÊÊ in your spent borohydride solution tank being emptied and your chargedÊÊ solution tank being refilled. The spent solution would then beÊÊ quality-checked and rehydrolised, hopefully with the help ofÊÊ renewably-generated electricity, and put back into succeeding vehicles.ÊÊ This should result in a minimal borohydride distribution network - noÊÊ tankers on the road like you have today. [On another note, I neverÊÊ understood why they didn't try and do this with lead-acid battery-poweredÊÊ electric vehicles, just suck out the spent electrolyte and replace it withÊÊ charged electrolyte?] Vehicles would also be equipped with photovoltaic charging systems (IÊÊ guess using the new coating-based PV polymers which are coming on theÊÊ market) which could trickle-hydrolise the spent solution in sunlight. All in all, it represents an interesting possibility, especially ifÊÊ there's a great concern about the safety of using pure hydrogen. The majorÊÊ limiting factor is, I think, the availability of Boron. Turkey and ChileÊÊ could become major countries on the geopolitical landscape if demand forÊÊ Boron goes up! Thanks, Sam On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 03:24:31 +0100, Phillip Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED]ÊÊ wrote: Thanks Ken...and it appears from websearch that Sodium borohydride itself derived from the Boron elements from its oxide such as sodium borate.ÊÊAlso, I read boron is a pretty good fuel alternative to carbon based.ÊÊBoron is near carbon on the chemical table. Looks like boron for fuel cells is one of the ways to go... Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] recent news items of interest
Hi all, It seems that authorities are losing money from gas taxes because people are switching to alternative fuels. It appears to be making a dent in their cash flow from highways..pity. Now they are thinking about other forms of revenue such as miles travelled and tire taxes. Story below Green Envy http://www.kktv.com/news/headlines/1310642.html some other interesting articles The Capture and Storage of Carbon Emissions http://www.co2captureandstorage.info/project_specific.php4?project_id=55 Environmental Group Wants Diesel Idling Time Cut in Half http://www.alternate-energy.net/diesel_idle05.html Climate change to bring a wave of new health risks http://www.news.wisc.edu/10725.html Rollable Solar Panel Powers Notebook Computers http://www.powerpage.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/powerpage.woa/wa/story?newsID=14227 Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Kyoto - a start but far from perfect..was Kyoto- nothing but a buch of
Kyoto sets up a legally binding agreement between the countries that have signed on. (140) This obliges U.S corps to upgrade their operations to conform to the new regulations in place in the signee country that they are doing business in. So if they can clean up their acts there, they can do it at home as well. 18 U.S. states and counting, major U.S. and Canadian pension plans and others have been jumping on the bandwagon. What are these 'junk science' studies that are sited. If you search long enough, you can find all sorts of 'studies' to deny that human activity is effecting the climate, all is well, oil will last forever etc etc. The accord is an opportunity for helping to create millions of jobs and tapping a trillion $(s) market for alternative energy tech, emission control, energy efficiency, products-services, biofuels, hybrid vehicles and hundreds of related industries. There has never been a better time for these technologies to enter the market mainstream and obtain economies of scale needed to continue to bring costs down. China, India, U.S. and others are not included this time so it is far from perfect but to be fair even they have realised that 'business can't go on as usual anymore'. What it does do is give countries a frame work to think beyond 2012, to hopefully include every one in a fair agreement and how we find ways/means to adapt to climate change. With expected huge increases in the earths energy intensity in the coming years, we are going to require every manner of innovative clean technologies to even put a dent in what we need to run this place without poisoning it. Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ---Original Message--- From: Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Kyoto- nothing but a buch of Sent: 18 Feb 2005 18:29:06 snip Kyoto is based on mostly Junk Science. Simulations that can't even predict better than random number generators. Hockey stick temperature graphs that the author will not even provide source data or equations for. Stratospherically temperatures that are running opposite to GW models. Kyoto is going to be economic suicide and I predict that most of Europe is going to figure it out and run as fast as they can. I give it 3-5 years then UK and Russia are going to jump ship. It also will not effect the US since we never signed the treaty. Just Random thoughts. Mark Re: Kyoto is nothing more than a means for the government in power to syphon from the tax payer billions of dollars for their friends and has very littleÊÊto do with global warming. It also helps those countries that do not have aÊÊsupply of fossil to gain a competitive edge. I understand your feelings. However, in my San Joaquin Valley basin the worsening air pollution are now making my regional area LESS competitive. Housing is relatively inexpensive compared to Bay area and LA, yes, but the resulting congestion and bad urban planning is contributing to increase PM, Ozone, and extreme air pollution warnins.ÊÊIt was not always this way.ÊÊMy once former beautiful San Joaquin Valley Basin is now the most air polluted and soon the most water polluted basin in the United States and has the third or fourth highest poverty rate and some of the highest drug rates in the nation. One reason why I moved to the Bay Area but still volunteer my time in San Joaquin Valley. ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ---Original Message--- Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box
Hi, Car rental companies have been using a version of the black box to record speed and other factors, giving them a record of the renters driving habits. If you have to rent a car, you may want to be aware of this practice. There is no such thing as privacy anymore, regards tallex ---Original Message--- From: Kirk McLoren [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box Sent: 07 Feb 2005 00:06:43 Martin K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This data can only be subpoenaed by a court of law AFAIK. It is only kept for a few seconds leading up to when airbags are deployed. Beyond that, nobody would be able to find out anything even if they wanted to. That is because the loop is only that long and old data is written over. There is no reason max values cannot be stored separately. May have warranty implications. Do not exceed so many rpm etc. It is a 2 edged sword. Some good may result but at what point do we sacrifice all privacy? --Kirk Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ---Original Message--- Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum solar tubes
Hi Kirk, It is very interesting that you are experimenting with this tech. There used to be a company called Fournalle in Montreal Canada that had licensed vacuum tube solar collectors from Phillips. They tried to market their systems for about 10 years but went bankrupt around 1984. Phillips originally developed a high efficiency evacuated tube system and it was very efficient even in cold temperatures. I have no idea what happened to it, although it might be worth looking into to get some ideas. I am also interested in this type of collector but have no facilities for glass blowing/fabrication. Please keep us posted on your progress. regards tallex Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ---Original Message--- From: chris davidson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] Vacuum solar tubes Sent: 07 Feb 2005 18:53:28 Kirk, Alright, I think I will go ahead and try to find a used vacuum pump from somewhere,it seems to be worth it.Would a 4 cfm 2 stage be sufficient?I guess a hard vacuum seems to be the best way to go about making solar tubes out of glass.That's really interesting that you used a very reduced flame(little or no oxygen)to coat the surface of the collector black-that's smart;was it in a vacuum?.I wonder if this would work in my situation,instead of vapourizing some sort of metal onto the glass,which seems to be one the most common methods.The whole thing (glass tube/s) being above 1000*F while the vacuum is created,some sort of non flammable coating needs to be applied.The only thing I could foresee happening with burnt fuel deposits,is some sort of water or other vapour being released and trapped inside.Again, right now I am experimenting, but the possible goal in this is to get into the market somewhere,and make it more affordable for people. I wonder if a model with a weak vacuum(or no vacuum)would be applicable enough to be sold as a more affordable model...? Or this weaker vacuum model could be used for the heating of the ingredients in biodiesel...?Anyhow, I appreciate yours, and everybody elses thoughts that have been shared on this subject.Thanks---Chris Davidson http://us.f214.mail.yahoo.com/ym/[EMAIL PROTECTED]YY=89160order=downsort=datepos=0view=ahead=b Message: 5 Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 15:52:37 -0800 (PST) From: Kirk McLoren [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum Solar Tubes To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii It is surprising how well a soft vacuum conducts. If you are going to the trouble and expense of pyrex and vacuum seals use a fairly hard vaccum. You will need a 2 stage pump such as refrigeration mechanics use. P and S Parts Corporation - 1.7 miles E - 15700 South Broadway St, Gardena, 90248 - (310) 217- P S Appliance Refrigeration Parts Supplies - 6.1 miles N - 6909 South Western Ave, Los Angeles, 90047 - (323) 753-1208 I bought one from PS years ago. They had the best prices back then. I did a search and found 2 of them. They may be related, don't know. A caveat re vacuum collectors. Many people use copper and oxidise it black as their receiver. No problem unless your pump fails and the collector stagnates. At high temps in a vacuum many materials outgass and many things can happen. The tube could get coated or in the case of copper oxide the oxygen leaves and you have a receiver that is not black. I built a flat plate vacuum collector. It made steam no problem. I used copper sheet and painted it black with an acetylene torch with the oxygen turned off. Kirk ___ Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box
Hi, I agree. Why would anybody have a problem with automotive black boxes. There are far too many lousy, speeding or drunk drivers on the roads as it is. If one of your family members or someone that you cared about was killed in a traffic accident, would'nt you want to know the details of the crash? These devices are not new news. They have been in cars for a few years now. They have been used at least a couple of times to secure drunk driving convictions, so why would anyone have a problem with them? If it is because of privacy concerns, give me a break! The average joe is photographed a few hundred times, just going about their daily routines. If you are not speeding, driving drunk or recklessly why should you care? I think that they are a good idea, regards tallex Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ---Original Message--- From: Martin K [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box Sent: 05 Feb 2005 18:20:14 Greg, can I ask why? What if someone ran into you doing 100MPH. Would you want justice to be done (would your family?) Forcing people to be responsible for their irresponsibility is refreshing to me. -- Martin K http://wwia.org/sgroup/biofuel/ Greg Harbican wrote: One of the reasons I like older vehicles. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Legal Eagle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 08:11 Subject: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box http://www.kotv.com/main/home/stories.asp?whichpage=1id=75424 Your car is most likely recording things about your driving and that information can be used against you if you have a traffic accident. Most people don't know their car has a black box. They are similar to ones in airplanes, although they don't record voices, but they do record plenty of other things that happen before a crash. Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ---Original Message--- ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box
Hi Greg, I don't like being photographed a few hundred times daily either and I happen to like older vehicles as well. They are much easier to work on and I find them more reliable. As to auto black boxes, they don't bother me because I drive responsably. As to privacy, it has become a myth which is rather unfortunate. You may still have a choice to drive an older car but you don't have a choice to not get photgraphed 100's times daily. The era of big brother has been with us for a few years and it is not pretty, regards tallex ---Original Message--- From: Greg Harbican [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box Sent: 06 Feb 2005 01:28:55 Doesn't mean I have to like it, or put up with it, if I have a choice - which in this case I do. Greg H. - Original Message - From: info [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 18:19 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box The average joe is photographed a few hundred times, just going about their daily routines. Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ---Original Message--- Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] moondust solar panels
Solar Panel Built Entirely From Moondust http://www.sciscoop.com/story/2005/1/20/10721/4027 Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy Alternative Energy Politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Sprayable solar - Bush claims nuclear power renewable, clean
Bush will push nuclear power as clean, renewable energy http://www.inform.kz/txt/showarticle.php?lang=engid=107223 Solar cell teams plastic and carbon http://www.alwayson-network.com/comments.php?id=7749_0_6_0_C New thin solar panel could be woven into clothing, says Canadian prof http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/01/10/thin-solar- panel050110.html Power Your iPod With Solar Power http://www.macobserver.com/editorial/2005/01/10.1.shtml Spray-on power http://p2pnet.net/story/3530 Windmill energy company in deal http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20050112-- 1b12wind.html Fueling the future http://www.times- online.com/articles/2005/01/12/news/02fuelingthefuture.txt Islanders celebrate the year of the big switch to reliable electricity http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/story.jsp?story=600275 Germany's SolarWorld Seeks Place in the Sun http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/28969/story.htm The End of Oil? http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/02/issue/review_oil.asp'UR L-Frame='_blank' Mitsubishi Electric US Enters Photovoltaic Module Market; High- Efficiency Panels Available in 120 and 165 Watt Output Models http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp? ndmViewId=news_viewnewsId=20050111005246newsLang=en Unst project to buy Swiss electrolyser and gas storage system http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage1828.html Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] 2004 alt.energy notable news
Hi all. Happy new Year to everyone. Here are some notable alt.energy news sources from 2004 regards Wind Report 2004, EON-Netz, Germany http://www.nowhinashwindfarm.co.uk/EON_Netz_Windreport_e_eng.pdf accessed 12/22/04 Carrying the Energy Future, Comparing Hydrogen and Electricity for Transmission, Storage and Transportation by Patrick Mazza Roel Hammerschlag, June 2004 http://www.ilea.org/downloads/MazzaHammerschlag.pdf accessed 12/22/04 Technical articles by Don Lancaster about Energy and hydrogen, electronics, etc. http://www.tinaja.com Fueling America: How Hydrogen Cars Affect the Environment by William J. Korchinski Project Director: Adrian T. Moore, Reason Public Policy Institute, November 2004, http://www.rppi.org/ps322.pdf, accessed 12/22/04. Hot competition : Fuel cells made of ceramic oxide http://www.hcstarck.de/pages/564/fuelcell2258.pdf Ethanol and the Government of Canada's support for renewable fuels http://www.vehiclefuels.gc.ca/ Destinations 2004 101 Distributed Energy Resources http://www.epriweb.com/public/2004_P101.pdf Community Action on Energy Efficiency Pilot Program-canada http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/nrm_news_releases/2004EM0037-001010.htm US Dept of Energy office supports Peak Oil theory http://217.159.169.126/~creator/public/ZPE/files/consolidated_knowledg e.pdf Solarex built a huge PV breeder plant in California in 1982. This plant had it's roof covered in solar panels and produced all its PV cells using the power from the roof array. Unfortunately it was forced into bankrupcy due to patent suits and was later sold. The point is, that PV plants can be built using their own 'breeder power' to produce cells. You can find some references here. 1982: Worldwide PV production exceeded 9.3 MW. Solarex dedicated its 'PV Breeder' production facility in Frederick, Maryland, with its roof-integrated 200-kW array. ARCO Solar's Hisperia, California, 1-MW PV plant went on line with modules on 108 dual-axis trackers. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blsolar2.htm National Status Report 2003-Industry and growth Production of silicon feedstock, ingot and wafer for solar cells http://www.oja-services.nl/iea-pvps/nsr03/usa3.htm Beyond the curve of deregulation-from litigation and merger mania to mainstream use of BI-PV photovoltaics Building-Integrated Photovoltaics http://www.solarenergyalliance.com/complete_history_of_pv.htm http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/890/ ENERGY FLASHES (from 1982) Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ Happy New Year 2005 http://www.alternate-energy.net/holid05.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] alcohol fuel cell goes micro
Alcohol Fuel Cell Goes Micro http://tinyurl.com/4ego4 more dirty power Colorado Approves New Coal-Fired Plant http://tinyurl.com/4hbp5 Japan wants Polish air http://www.wbj.pl/?command=articleid=24987type=wbj Report: Solar Panels Can Save Homeowners, Ratepayers Money http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_16190.shtml Sustainable Growth Matters, Says World Bank Study http://www.earthvision.net/ColdFusion/News_Page1.cfm?NewsID=27499 Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] hydrogen storage
Hi all, here are a few interesting links on hydrogen storage and nanotech. regards Hydrogen Storage http://www.fuelcellstore.com/information/hydrogen_storage.html Hydrogen Storage Technologies http://labtech.solo.bg/ Storing Hydrogen Safely http://www.nickelinstitute.org/index.cfm/ci_id/10813.htm Hydrogen Storage: Metal Hydrides in Comparison to Alternative Solutions for Emission-Free Vehicles http://www.gkss.de/Themen/W/WTP/wasserstoff/eSpeicher.html Lithium-based hydrogen storage compositions http://www.mcgill.ca/ott/technologies/pureappsci/99011/ Virtual Nanotech http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040207/bob8.asp UK Researchers Find Workable Hydrogen Storage Nanomaterial http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/002423.html Hydrogen Storage in Carbon Single-Wall Nanotubes http://www.eere.energy.gov/ hydrogenandfuelcells/pdfs/32405b28.pdf Nanotube Hydrogen Storage http://www.nano.unr.edu/KeyTopics/fuel_cells.asp Are nanotubes the best system for hydrogen storage? http://www.pa.msu.edu/cmp/csc/NANOTUBE-99/puzzles/4.html Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid/ news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Tech developing efficient organic solar cell
Tech Developing Efficient Organic Solar Cell http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/energy_engineering/report-37778.html Energy industry poised for something new http://www.oaoa.com/news/nw121404c.htm After Oil Peaks, Geonomics Wins the Next Wave http://www.progress.org/2004/oil14.htm New energy report: A brighter idea by far http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/news/editorial/10413462.htm Make your own power with mini wind turbine http://tinyurl.com/6dykm Merrry Christmas everyone http://www.alternate-energy.net/holid05.html Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Korean scientists develop super alcohol bacterium
Korean scientists develop super alcohol bacterium http://tinyurl.com/6kld2 Renewable Energy - The Next Opportunity for Silicon Valley http://www.oreillynet.com/lpt/a/5467 New law promotes clean energy http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6705201 Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Terrapass-offsets vehicle emissions
While not the ultimate solution for global warming, emission trading is here to stay. http://www.alternate-energy.net/releases04-12.html Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid news resources forums http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ alternative energy politics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] solar cell doubles as battery
Solar Cell Doubles as Battery http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/04/11/rnb_112904.asp Solar Cell Doubles as Battery November 29, 2004 A practical solar energy system usually includes solar cells that convert light to electricity and batteries that store the energy for later use. Scientists from Toin University of Yokohama in Japan have designed a single, compact device that can both convert solar energy to electricity and store the electricity. We succeeded in incorporating both photovoltaic and storage functions in a single cell with a thin, sandwich-type structure, said Tsutomu Miyasaka, a researcher at the University. The researchers' photocapacitor is also efficient at capturing energy from weak light sources like sunlight on cloudy or rainy days and indoor lighting. The light-driven, self-charging capacitor could eventually be used to power portable electronic devices like phones, cameras, and PDAs, said Miyasaka. Users can just bring the device anywhere and expose it to indoor and outdoor ambient light whether they need power or not [then] release the stored electricity anytime they want, he said. Solar cells convert light to electricity by absorbing photons and using their energy to move electrons. There are two basic types of solar cells. Conventional cells are solid-state devices usually made from silicon. It is also possible to capture the energy from photons using dye molecules. The researchers' device is an electro-chemical cell made up of a pair of electrodes sandwiching a liquid electrolyte. The electrolyte contains a high concentration of ions, or atoms that carry a charge because they have gained or lost an electron. The electrodes are glass plates with metal coatings on the inside surfaces. The top electrode sports a film of titanium dioxide semiconductor nanoparticles that has pores 15 to 30 nanometers in diameter and contains ruthenium dye molecules. Both electrodes have porous inner layers of carbon particles that are about 5,000 nanometers in diameter, which is about the size of a red blood cell. The carbon layers encase the electrolyte. Dye-based solar cells use dye molecules to absorb photons, which causes negatively-charge electrons and positively-charged holes to separate in the semiconductor layer. The researchers' photocapacitor transfers these charges to the carbon layers. The electrons travel toward the bottom electrode, where they accumulate on the carbon surface near the electrolyte. A chemical reaction that restores the electrical balance of the dye also makes holes accumulate on the carbon surface of the top electrode. Electrons and holes generated by light-excited organic dye can be directly accumulated on the large surface area of the carbon layer, said Miyasaka. There are three types of silicon solar cells: those made from pure silicon, which are the most expensive and most efficient, those made from amorphous silicon, which are fairly cheap and one-quarter to one-half as efficient, and those made from polysilicon, which lie between pure silicon and amorphous silicon in expense and efficiency. Silicon solar cells reflect rather than absorb light that hits the silicon surface at angles greater than 40 degrees. Although the researchers' device is less efficient in direct sunlight than silicon, it absorbs light that hits the surface at a much broader angle, making it able to absorb diffuse light. This allows it to harvest photons in the morning, in the evening evening, on cloudy days, and from indoor lighting. While the experimentally measured highest efficiency is higher for silicon-based cells, the... practical efficiency of the cell [is]comparable with the amorphous silicon cell or surpass it, Miyasaka. The cells can also be connected to form larger, more powerful cells. Conventional capacitors that are charged using electricity can produce a voltage that is no greater than the input, or charging voltage, of one of the cells in a connected series. In contrast, the photocapacitor, like conventional batteries, can produce voltage equivalent to the collective input of photocapacitors connected in series. The researchers' prototype produces 0.7 volts. Connecting 18 cells would yield 12 volts, which is the output of a car battery, said Miyasaka. The thickness of the photocapacitor depends on the thickness of the electrodes, and could be made narrower than one millimeter, said Miyasaka. The device could be used in practical applications in two years, said Miyasaka. The researchers are working on boosting the cell's capacity and making a flexible, lightweight plastic version of the device, he said. Miyasaka's research colleague was Takurou N. Murakami. The work appeared in the October 25, 2004 issue of Applied Physics Letters. The research was funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Technology Research News
[Biofuel] alternative energy and the bad word
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alternative_Energy_Politics Hi all, I have been thinking of starting this group for some time. Politics and alt.energy is a sensitive subject and this community is a good place for all the political energy discussions that clog up many other alternative energy news groups. So here it is folks. Please feel free to post, vent, fume or otherwise talk about this sometimes volatile subject in a non partisan forum. Please have respect for other members. No flaming or personal insults will be acceptable, however proactive discussions on alternative energy politics are welcome. regards tallex ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: Information on Sawdust processing
Hi, I would agree. Also sawdust boards continue to emit formaldehyde and other noxious chemicals that are linked with cancer. They are used in lower end furniture, cabinetry, countertops etc and continue to release a toxic mix of stuff into your inside air. If you are going to use a bonding agent for the sawdust, I would do some exstesive research on an environmentally friendly way to do this. The currently used glues are dangerous regards tallex Get your daily alternative energy news http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid/ news resources forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ ---Original Message--- From: martin williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: Information on Sawdust processing Sent: 04 Nov 2004 16:00:54 Hello Hey! Guys be careful doing this because these materials have been found to be carcinogen! Always wear a dust mask!! From: Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: Information on Sawdust processing Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 10:51:16 +0200 Hello I am new to the list (couple days). So far I am reading and learning but I have some experience in the wood processing sector. I am not sure about the quality of the sawdust but I wouldn't dump it. It can be used for particle boards. I have managed a project where we have doen electrical work and automation for an entire particle board plant. It is not a cheap process but worth to look at . Basic steps are: - Dry the saw dust, - Prepare the glue and mix with the saw dust - Lay the sawdust on a conveyor belt - Press the saw dust and heat it - Cut into the dimensions you need. If the saw dust is fine enough it can be used for making MDF (medium density fiber board). Which is a valuable product. Hope this helps. Regards Burak Cedetas Hello Keith, - Original Message - From: Keith Addison To: Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:12 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Fwd: Information on Sawdust processing Greetings all I was sent this by an NGO in Sri Lanka. Any advice for them? They're not list members, but I'll forward any responses. Thanks! regards Keith From: National Development Foundation To: Subject: Information on Sawdust processing Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 23:13:12 +0600 National Development Foundation 63/2, Yahampath Mawatha, Piliyandala Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Tele: +(94)-011-5526679 or +(94)-011-5522776 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, October 25, 2004, Journey to Forever Organisation. Dear Sir/Madam, Ours is a Non-governmental, non-profit making organisation devoted to development through self-help development programmes. We also carryout environmental protection programmes with local communities in Sri Lanka. Recently we were informed of a long-standing problem in a suburban city, due to sawdust. There are large numbers of timber mills, carpentry workshops and woodwork centers in the area. They produce tons and tons of saw dust and dump them into the nearby lake polluting the area. Recently the government has no other alternative, but found another dumping site and the sawdust is now dumped in this site spending large sums of money for transportation. For a developing country like ours this type of spending is unaffordable. quality A ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel[9] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html[10] Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/[11] _ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger[12] ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel[14] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html[15] Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/[16] ---Original Message--- ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Re:renewable energy and fuel cells
Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells - the drive is on http://www.alternate-energy.net/renew_fuelcells04.html Hybrid solar lighting has promise for buildings http://www.columbian.com/10312004/at_home/206644.html Masda tests gas-hydrogen sports car http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6343414/ Energy Transition and Final Energy Crisis http://www.petroleumworld.com/SunOPF103104.htm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid/ news resources forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Colorado renewable energy vote
Colorado Voters May Push for More Renewable Power http://www.alternate-energy.net/colorado_renewable04.html The Godly Must Be Crazy http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2004/10/27/scherer-christian/?source=daily http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid/ news resources forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] more fuel cell vehicles
DaimlerChrysler Commits to Putting More Fuel Cell Vehicles on the Road http://www.alternate-energy.net/more_fuelcell_cars04.html California Unveils State's First Hydrogen Refueling Station http://www.alternate-energy.net/hydrogen_station04.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/next_generation_grid/ news resources forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tomorrow-energy/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Bush's environmental harm
Hi, Here are just a few points on what Bush has done to harm the environment. Bush's Horrible Environmental Record George W. Bush has had the worst environmental record imaginable. He has rolled back fifty years of pro-environment legislation while claiming to be helping improve the environment. He has opened up the national forest to logging companies, he has relaxed coal burning emissions regulations, he has removed barriers to mountain top mining, he has opened up oil drilling in national parks, he has transferred the cost of toxic clean-ups to the taxpayers and off the polluters, he has rolled back drinking water and air quality regulations, he has broken a campaign promise and opened up Yucca mountain for disposal of nuclear waste, and the list goes on and on. Bush's record on the environment is typical of how he and the GOP misrepresent their position while bending over backwards to serve the big corporate interest that are raping and polluting our planet at unsustainable levels. They obviously believe that if they keep telling the same lie over and over it will benefit them. Bush's spin on the environment reminds me of the book 1984 by George Orwell. In Orwell's story the oppressive authoritarian government gives their departments and legislation nice names when in reality the departments and legislation are designed to do things that are very sinister and ugly. Following is a list of some of the ugly and sinister things Bush has done to our environment during the past four years: Administration seeks to weaken efficiency standards for air conditioners (02/12/01) Bush withdraws new arsenic-in-drinking-water standard (03/20/01) Bush administration rejects Kyoto Protocol (03/28/01) Bush seeks to relax requirements of Endangered Species Act (04/09/01) EPA drops objections to Florida rule that undermines Clean Water Act protections (04/26/01) Cheney sketches out a misguided energy policy (04/30/01) Bush administration won't release information on industry participants in Cheney energy task force (05/10/01) Bush administration formally suspends arsenic-in-drinking-water protections; NRDC rips decision (05/22/01) Bush will not change fuel efficiency standards (06/19/01) Bush outlines an 'all talk, no action' approach to global warming (07/13/01) White House favors limiting president's authority to protect federal lands (07/17/01) Bush seeking to weaken federal environmental enforcement (07/23/01) EPA wants to scrap air pollution regulations for power plants (07/26/01) Tongass and other forests open to road building, logging (08/12/01) Bush administration appeals federal judge's decision to ban drilling off California's coast (08/17/01) Norton reneges on agreement to protect endangered desert tortoise (08/27/01) Bush backing away from pledge to clean up federal facilities (09/07/01) Corps official uses terrorist attacks as excuse to weaken environmental protection (09/21/01) EPA issues an arsenic-in-tap-water standard higher than that recommended by public health advocates (10/31/01) White House plans deep cuts in environmental spending (11/28/01) EPA may lift ban on human testing of pesticides (11/28/01) NRDC sues Department of Energy to expose Cheney energy task force secrets (12/11/01) DOE weakens standards for Yucca nuclear storage (12/14/01) USFS guts protections for undeveloped forest lands (12/14/01) More logging in the Pacific Northwest (01/18/02) New NRDC report documents sweeping rollback of environmental protections by federal agencies (01/23/02) Bush administration intends to shift Superfund cleanup from polluters to taxpayers (02/23/02) EPA official admits that Bush clean air plan is weak (02/26/02) Top EPA official resigns in protest of Bush's pro-polluter policies (02/27/02) Energy Dept. ordered to release task force records to NRDC (02/27/02) White House misuses clean energy funds to print dirty energy plan (03/25/02) Energy Department papers show industry is the real author of administration's energy policy (03/27/02) Pentagon seeks exemption from environmental laws (03/29/02) EPA watchdog resigns in protest over Bush policies (04/22/02) White House rejected more stringent EPA air-pollution proposal before issuing so-called Clear Skies plan (04/28/02) Bush administration rolls back air conditioner energy efficiency standards (05/23/02) Bush-Putin Summit Produces Deeply Flawed Nuclear Arms Treaty (05/24/02) Bush administration lets construction companies off the hook for protecting environment (05/24/02) Bush administration blames wildfires on environmentalists (06/25/02) EPA stymied investigation of Yucca Mountain radiation standards (06/25/02) Bush slashing EPA funding for toxic cleanups (06/30/02) Bush administration plans to give away oil and coal holdings in Utah (07/25/02) Another EPA official resigns in protest over Bush policies (07/25/02) Bush uses national security to gain
Re: [Biofuel] off topic-Bush's record speaks for itself
As Oprah Slaps Bush - With 30 states poised to smack down women's rights again, the one true savior emerges http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2004/10/13/notes101304.DTL EDITORIAL: A closer look at the Bush record http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/10/24/EDGK29CU7R1.DTL President Bush: Flip-Flopper-In-Chief http://www.americanprogressaction.org/site/pp.asp?c=klLWJcP7Hb=118263 Bush says he's pro-life, then ruins the Earth http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2004/102004/10242004/1540986 Bush sells out people's health to religious zealots, corporate contributor http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/special_packages/election2004/9750522.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Bush Is Seeking Newer, Smaller Nuclear Bombs http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0513-02.htm Tracking Bush's Flip Flops (Sept. 21, 2004): The John Kerry flip-flops on the issues attacks have been relentless these past few weeks, but has anyone really checked Bush's record? For the most part, the media has ignored Bush's obvious flip-flops, but on August 30, Bush's statement that the war on terror could not be won caught national attention. The next day, Bush was back to his firm resolution that we will win the war on terror. Fortunately, people are beginning to notice this disturbing trend. The Center for American Progress recently issued a series of Bush's embarrassing flip-flops on important issues: Social Security Surplus Bush Pledges Not to Touch Social Security Surplus: We're going to keep the promise of Social Security and keep the government from raiding the Social Security surplus. [Bush, 3/3/01] Bush Spends Social Security Surplus: The New York Times reported that the president's new budget uses Social Security surpluses to pay for other programs every year through 2013, ultimately diverting more than $1.4 trillion in Social Security funds to other purposes. [The New York Times, 2/6/02] Abortion Bush Supports a Woman's Right to Choose: Bush said he ...favors leaving up to a woman and her doctor the abortion question. [The Nation, 6/15/00, quoting the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal] Bush Opposes a Woman's Right to Choose: I am pro-life. [Governor Bush, 10/3/00] Weapons of Mass Destruction Bush Says We Found the Weapons of Mass Destruction: We found the weapons of mass destruction. We found biological laboratories...for those who say we haven't found the banned manufacturing devices or banned weapons, they're wrong, we found them. [Bush, Interview in Poland, 5/29/03] Bush Says We Haven't Found Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay has found the capacity to produce weapons. And when David Kay goes in and says we haven't found stockpiles yet, and there's theories as to where the weapons went. They could have been destroyed during the war. Saddam and his henchmen could have destroyed them as we entered into Iraq. They could be hidden. They could have been transported to another country, and we'll find out. [Bush, Meet the Press, 2/7/04] Osama bin Laden Bush Wants Osama Dead or Alive: I want justice. And there's an old poster out West, I recall, that says, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive.' [Bush, on Osama Bin Laden, 9/17/01] Bush Doesn't Care About Osama: I don't know where he is. You know, I just don't spend that much time on him... I truly am not that concerned about him. [Bush, Press Conference, 3/13/02] Patient's Right to Sue GOVERNOR BUSH VETOES PATIENTS' RIGHT TO SUE... Despite his campaign rhetoric in favor of a patients' bill of rights, Bush fought such a bill tooth and nail as Texas governor, vetoing a bill coauthored by Republican state Rep. John Smithee in 1995. He... constantly opposed a patient's right to sue an HMO over coverage denied that resulted in adverse health effects. [Salon, 2/7/01] ...CANDIDATE BUSH PRAISES TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO SUE... We're one of the first states that said you can sue an HMO for denying you proper coverage... It's time for our nation to come together and do what's right for the people. And I think this is right for the people. You know, I support a national patients' bill of rights, Mr. Vice President. And I want all people covered. I don't want the law to supersede good law like we've got in Texas. [Governor Bush, 10/17/00] ...PRESIDENT BUSH'S ADMINISTRATION ARGUES AGAINST RIGHT TO SUE To let two Texas consumers, Juan Davila and Ruby R. Calad, sue their managed-care companies for wrongful denials of medical benefits Îwould be to completely undermine' federal law regulating employee benefits, Assistant Solicitor General James A. Feldman said at oral argument March 23. Moreover, the administration's brief attacked the policy rationale for Texas's law, which is similar to statutes on the books in nine other states. [Washington Post, 4/5/04] 3. Tobacco Buyout BUSH SUPPORTS CURRENT TOBACCO FARMERS'
