Yes, That Alaska
February 20, 2009
Windy coasts, untapped rivers, and huge tidal resources.
“Alaska Is a Frontier for Green Power”
“Alaska produces more oil than any state except Texas, but most of it leaves the state. Small markets and high transportation costs have kept local fuel prices high. As oil prices spiked last year, the state’s coffers overflowed with oil tax revenue, but the rising cost of diesel and other fuels became a local crisis. Gov. Sarah Palin and state lawmakers responded last year by pledging $300 million over five years in renewable energy grants to utilities, independent power producers or local governments. It is a substantial sum for a state with only 670,000 residents. ‘Oil used to be cheap and convenient,’ said Steve Haagenson, appointed last year by Ms. Palin as statewide energy coordinator. ‘Today, it’s just convenient.’” Written by Stefan Milkowski.
from The New York Times
DB notes: Soon enough a story like this will not be news.
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The Accidental Gizmo
January 19, 2009
I didn’t know it could do that.
“Cellphone Abilities That Go Untapped”
“71% of cellphones sold in the United States from January to November could play video. 28 % of cellphone users actually watch videos on their cellphones.” Written by Alex Mindlin.
from The New York Times
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DB notes: I need my phone–I don’t have a landline–but it’s like having a space shuttle in my pocket. I don’t even use all the switches on my blender.
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