http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2011/04/wolves-hunting-tourism-montana-idaho-budget-yellowstone-national-park/155666/1?loc=interstitialskip
The wolf issue is at it again. The measure to remove wolves off the federal Endangered Species list, which would open the doors to commercial hunting this fall, is being supported by Idaho Republican Rep. Mike Simpson and Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester. Wolves were near extinction before they were put onto this list. Yes, they might have made a comeback, but taking them off the list can send them back into the same fate because everyone will begin to hunt them like crazy. They would not be allowed though to hunt wolves within Yellostone Park territory. The other side however, is more concerned with livestock attacks. They want to protect the livestock and also receive all the money they would get by issueing hunting lisences. Last week, the Idaho legislature approved a bill declaring the state's estimated 800 wolves a "disaster emergency" - akin to a flood or wildfire - and giving the governor broad powers to eliminate them. Personally, I hope this budget does not remove them off the endangered species list because I would hate to see what the declining population of the wolves would do to the rest of the world.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
City Council bill wants to ban parking violations stickers, says fines are enough
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localnyc/city-council-bill-wants-to-ban-parking-violations-stickers-says-fines-are-enough
I find this article absolutely hysterical. These people are against neon shame stickers that are slapped on cars parked on the wrong side of the street. People complain they are VERY difficult to remove and they cannot see out their windows with it on. The city started using the stickers in the mid 1980s to motivate New Yorkers to move for street sweepers. Now a Brooklyn city councilman is going after these stickers. Council is considering a bill on Tuesday that force agents to void Muni-Meter tickets if the driver arrives with a paid receipt while the ticket is being written. I don't think these councilmen could be spending their time on anything else right now....really.
I find this article absolutely hysterical. These people are against neon shame stickers that are slapped on cars parked on the wrong side of the street. People complain they are VERY difficult to remove and they cannot see out their windows with it on. The city started using the stickers in the mid 1980s to motivate New Yorkers to move for street sweepers. Now a Brooklyn city councilman is going after these stickers. Council is considering a bill on Tuesday that force agents to void Muni-Meter tickets if the driver arrives with a paid receipt while the ticket is being written. I don't think these councilmen could be spending their time on anything else right now....really.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
US Senate May Vote To Halt EPA Rules On Wednesday
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110329-715098.html
I feel that if this cannot get passed, when will anything be done? When will it be allowed to be passed? Especially now if the Democrats are thinking to vote against it. These rules would control the greenhouse gas emissions, mostly limiting the carbon dioxide emission from factories, power plants and other sources. Even though the first of these rules are already in effect, requiring new and upgraded facilities to hold emissions permits- it just needs to be followed through. If these bills keep getting knocked down, I do not know how this country is going to get itself out of this predicament.
I feel that if this cannot get passed, when will anything be done? When will it be allowed to be passed? Especially now if the Democrats are thinking to vote against it. These rules would control the greenhouse gas emissions, mostly limiting the carbon dioxide emission from factories, power plants and other sources. Even though the first of these rules are already in effect, requiring new and upgraded facilities to hold emissions permits- it just needs to be followed through. If these bills keep getting knocked down, I do not know how this country is going to get itself out of this predicament.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Concern in Tokyo over radiation in tap water
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_earthquake
Radiation from Japan's damanged nuclear plant has now leaked into their drinking water making it unsafe for babies to drink. People have bascially attacked stores to buy the last of the bottled waters even though they were advised not to hoard because people who were majorally effected by the tsunami will have nothing. Also, radiation from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant has seeped into raw milk, seawater and 11 kinds of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower and turnips, from areas around the plant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it was halting imports of Japanese dairy and produce from the region near the facility. The radiation levels in the water-210 becquerels of iodine-131 per liter of water-is more than twice the recommended limit of 100 becquerels per liter for infants. They said the levels posed no immediate health risk for older children or adults. There is still some trouble with stabilizing the plant, but the workers have been told to evacuate. However there are places now that have no drinking water and this is a problem. Poor Japan...
Radiation from Japan's damanged nuclear plant has now leaked into their drinking water making it unsafe for babies to drink. People have bascially attacked stores to buy the last of the bottled waters even though they were advised not to hoard because people who were majorally effected by the tsunami will have nothing. Also, radiation from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant has seeped into raw milk, seawater and 11 kinds of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower and turnips, from areas around the plant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it was halting imports of Japanese dairy and produce from the region near the facility. The radiation levels in the water-210 becquerels of iodine-131 per liter of water-is more than twice the recommended limit of 100 becquerels per liter for infants. They said the levels posed no immediate health risk for older children or adults. There is still some trouble with stabilizing the plant, but the workers have been told to evacuate. However there are places now that have no drinking water and this is a problem. Poor Japan...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
E.P.A. Proposes New Emission Standards for Power Plants
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/science/earth/17epa.html?_r=1&hpw
EPA has proposed the first national standard for emissions for mercury and other toxins from coal-burning plants. This rule could lead to the early closing of dozens of generating stations which will obviously be challenged by the industries and the republicans in Congress. Having this standard will prevent thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of cases of disease a year. It was said that households could expect to see their electric bills rise by $3 to $4 a month when the regulation is fully in force after 2015. Also, it was said that installing and maintaining smokestack scrubbers and other control technology would create 31,000 short-term construction jobs and 9,000 permanent utility sector jobs. The cost, 10 billion, is going to be one of the most expensive rules in history. The National Association of Manufacturers said the proposed rule would lead to higher electricity prices and significant job losses. However, others are saying that caring for a child with a birth defect will be more expensive then all of this. We all know money is an issue, but once again no one is looking at the long term benefits.
EPA has proposed the first national standard for emissions for mercury and other toxins from coal-burning plants. This rule could lead to the early closing of dozens of generating stations which will obviously be challenged by the industries and the republicans in Congress. Having this standard will prevent thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of cases of disease a year. It was said that households could expect to see their electric bills rise by $3 to $4 a month when the regulation is fully in force after 2015. Also, it was said that installing and maintaining smokestack scrubbers and other control technology would create 31,000 short-term construction jobs and 9,000 permanent utility sector jobs. The cost, 10 billion, is going to be one of the most expensive rules in history. The National Association of Manufacturers said the proposed rule would lead to higher electricity prices and significant job losses. However, others are saying that caring for a child with a birth defect will be more expensive then all of this. We all know money is an issue, but once again no one is looking at the long term benefits.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
O'Malley's wind energy plan raises cost concerns
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030305856.html
Maryland's governor O'Malley has a plan to have offshore wind development. However, everyone is against it because of the cost to residents. He isn't really sure how much its going to cost exactly but his estimate is around $9....and everyone is complaining. In the long run, this is going to benefit everyone because it will be cleaner and more efficient energy and will also develop more jobs. There are some Republicans though, who refuse to support this wind plan no matter what the cost is even if the cost decreases. The governor's plan would require Maryland utilities to sign 25-year agreements to buy offshore wind power at a price far above the current market rate. The subsidy would go to developers who say they could not secure financing for the estimated $1.5 billion project otherwise. The cost would be spread among all residential and commercial customers through a monthly fee on electric bills. Yes, there will obviously be charges but wouldn't it be better to start a new energy source now then regret it in the long run when all the oil runs out and they don't have an alternative. They will be sorry that they didn't pay the extra money.
Maryland's governor O'Malley has a plan to have offshore wind development. However, everyone is against it because of the cost to residents. He isn't really sure how much its going to cost exactly but his estimate is around $9....and everyone is complaining. In the long run, this is going to benefit everyone because it will be cleaner and more efficient energy and will also develop more jobs. There are some Republicans though, who refuse to support this wind plan no matter what the cost is even if the cost decreases. The governor's plan would require Maryland utilities to sign 25-year agreements to buy offshore wind power at a price far above the current market rate. The subsidy would go to developers who say they could not secure financing for the estimated $1.5 billion project otherwise. The cost would be spread among all residential and commercial customers through a monthly fee on electric bills. Yes, there will obviously be charges but wouldn't it be better to start a new energy source now then regret it in the long run when all the oil runs out and they don't have an alternative. They will be sorry that they didn't pay the extra money.
Random Blog!
This has absolutely nothing to do with anything BUT I was watching TV, and there was a commercial for this Big Cat Iniative and they said "cause an uproar" to help the endangered big cats. So, I looked it up online and wanted to help as much as I could so every view this trailer gets on youtube, $.10 will be donated to lion conservation by the NGS. Here it is!
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