State of the Union
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rotflmaothe us government just spent 3.4 millions in florida for a turtle tunnel
someone will have to figure a detour sign for birds:lol:;-)
Your right, migratory birds have had set flyway paths for generations and those paths are usually the perfect place to install windmills. The birds try to fly the easiest way for them, ride the winds and air currents. Little solar, little wind, little tidal lots of hydro and nuclear. Most importantly it to build a more efficient power grid, we still are using 1900 technology.
Not a bad idea.
"One project mentioned is the $3.4-million construction of a 13-foot tunnel near Tallahassee, Fla., that will allow turtles and other wildlife to safely cross U.S. Highway 27.
...The report said the area "has the highest road-kill mortality rate for turtles in the world." But it also suggests other uses for the money, and mentions Florida State University's plans to lay off 200 faculty and staff members in hopes of saving millions of dollars.
Officials at the Florida Department of Transportation defended the project as one that not only would save turtles but also protect motorists. "A lot of these turtles are quite large. They get hit by a car, and they turn into flying objects," said Josh Boan, the department's natural resources manager.
Construction on the tunnel is to begin in September. State officials could not estimate how many jobs would be created."
This is unbelievable. Highest road-kill mortality rate for turtles in the world? Who keeps these statistics?
Now let's see, a 13 foot crossing that costs $3.4 million. That is over $261,000 per foot of tunnel. I have my shovel ready to do the work, just send me the stimulus check and I'll gladly get cracking on this.
By the way: I have the greatest respect for turtles, of course, but who exactly is going to teach them to use the tunnel? I know, we will then need an ACORN turtle training program and for those who do not follow the law-- a 24/7 turtle traffic cop!
Just chalk it up as another job "saved or created" by the stimulus, and all while protecting turtles, to boot. A bargain at any price, don't you agree?
TAGS: Gov. Crist, Sen Atwater, Rep. Cretul, Rep. Zapata, Rep. Rivera, Rep. Murzin, Rep. Adams, 2008 FL Leg. Session
http://www.redcounty.com/print/28856http://www.redcounty.com/printmail/28856 | http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php
"One project mentioned is the $3.4-million construction of a 13-foot tunnel near Tallahassee, Fla., that will allow turtles and other wildlife to safely cross U.S. Highway 27.
...The report said the area "has the highest road-kill mortality rate for turtles in the world." But it also suggests other uses for the money, and mentions Florida State University's plans to lay off 200 faculty and staff members in hopes of saving millions of dollars.
Officials at the Florida Department of Transportation defended the project as one that not only would save turtles but also protect motorists. "A lot of these turtles are quite large. They get hit by a car, and they turn into flying objects," said Josh Boan, the department's natural resources manager.
Construction on the tunnel is to begin in September. State officials could not estimate how many jobs would be created."
This is unbelievable. Highest road-kill mortality rate for turtles in the world? Who keeps these statistics?
Now let's see, a 13 foot crossing that costs $3.4 million. That is over $261,000 per foot of tunnel. I have my shovel ready to do the work, just send me the stimulus check and I'll gladly get cracking on this.
By the way: I have the greatest respect for turtles, of course, but who exactly is going to teach them to use the tunnel? I know, we will then need an ACORN turtle training program and for those who do not follow the law-- a 24/7 turtle traffic cop!
Just chalk it up as another job "saved or created" by the stimulus, and all while protecting turtles, to boot. A bargain at any price, don't you agree?
TAGS: Gov. Crist, Sen Atwater, Rep. Cretul, Rep. Zapata, Rep. Rivera, Rep. Murzin, Rep. Adams, 2008 FL Leg. Session
http://www.redcounty.com/print/28856http://www.redcounty.com/printmail/28856 | http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php
I heard an interview saying that here in Quebec the money they put in to making Hydro electricity could easily be put for each house using geothermal turbines and it would be cheaper. Each house a power source and part of the grid , not dependant of the grid. That would never fly as big companies need dependants to gouge on them. It's not only 1900 technology but 1900 mentality. Certain areas in our life style are going to have to be more socialist bent imo.
Does Quebec have geothermal activity close to the surface that can be utilized, I personally would not like drilling down to find it. (watched to many science fiction) 
Beyond what I heard there was not much details as it wasn't the main subject. I have no idea.Does Quebec have geothermal activity close to the surface that can be utilized, I personally would not like drilling down to find it. (watched to many science fiction)
Seems there are places in Canada that could profit from it. Just found this.
B.C. is sitting on a potential gold mine of clean energy in the form of superheated water located deep beneath the Earth's surface, says a researcher at the University of B.C.
http://www2.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=cfbbf32d-4a3f-48d5-9b69-7ec6a82a3d5a&k=54762
wow cool. It will take alot of forthought and will to push that into reality. Radical thinking doesn't see to be very well excepted
Where I live, the Arrow Lakes, is called the Valley of the Hot Springs. We have geothermal activity up the Yin Yang. I have been advocating for years but the government can't think of anything but damming up all our rivers and creeks. Talk about 1900's mentality.
Ya! Light a fire under your MLAs and MPs ass, stick your finger in a dyke, write a letter to the editor! Let's go people!
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