Friday, January 28, 2005
Pollution...
Fascinating...Test Tube Beastiality?
When the ethical implications are this complex, one has to wonder if we just should not go there -- even if the science is really cool.
Amazing...What Will They Tax Next?
The EPA recently announced a settlement with animal feeding operations concerning air pollution. These are feedlots and poultry barns. In essence such operations are going to pay up to $100,000 because their charges (pardon the indelicacy here) poop and fart! I wish I could say this is the first time this has happened. I suggest you monitor your and your pets diets closely.
What I want to know is who will we collect from after the next volcanic eruption?
You HAVE to Love the Irony...
First Item
For years we have heard about the need to develop alternate energy sources that do not pollute. MSNBC carries a piece about lawsuits pitting biodiversity versus clean energy. Whose environmental concern is going to win? Which environemtnal concern is more important? We report...YOU decide, if you really want to.
Second Item
Equally for years, we have heard about the need to better insulate our homes, and thus reduce our energy consumption. Well, we've gotten so good at it that indoor air pollution is a legitimate concern. Now we "learn" form Capital Reports that indoor air purifiers may be of concern as well. Note that while they concerntrate on their ire on ozone generators, when making the presentation to the California Air Resources Board, they could not resist taking a pot shot at Ionizers and Elecrostatic Precipitators as well (second page).
One has to wonder if those most concerned about this issue are in the HEPA Filter industry?
When the ethical implications are this complex, one has to wonder if we just should not go there -- even if the science is really cool.
Amazing...What Will They Tax Next?
The EPA recently announced a settlement with animal feeding operations concerning air pollution. These are feedlots and poultry barns. In essence such operations are going to pay up to $100,000 because their charges (pardon the indelicacy here) poop and fart! I wish I could say this is the first time this has happened. I suggest you monitor your and your pets diets closely.
What I want to know is who will we collect from after the next volcanic eruption?
You HAVE to Love the Irony...
First Item
For years we have heard about the need to develop alternate energy sources that do not pollute. MSNBC carries a piece about lawsuits pitting biodiversity versus clean energy. Whose environmental concern is going to win? Which environemtnal concern is more important? We report...YOU decide, if you really want to.
Second Item
Equally for years, we have heard about the need to better insulate our homes, and thus reduce our energy consumption. Well, we've gotten so good at it that indoor air pollution is a legitimate concern. Now we "learn" form Capital Reports that indoor air purifiers may be of concern as well. Note that while they concerntrate on their ire on ozone generators, when making the presentation to the California Air Resources Board, they could not resist taking a pot shot at Ionizers and Elecrostatic Precipitators as well (second page).
One has to wonder if those most concerned about this issue are in the HEPA Filter industry?
