After reading The Daily Picken's Review today! I felt it would only be appropriate to pass this site on to all readers, so you and I have the opportunity to voice our concerns, regarding the dependency on foreign oil. Please read this through http://www.pickensplan.com/news/ and then click on Barack Obama's transition website http://www.change.gov/page/s/energyenviro and let them hear us loud and clear that we must act now to reduce the need for foreign oil, and help the people of this country change to clean energy.
NOW pass this on to all YOU KNOW. http://www.pickensplan.com/news/
This is a New Time, so let us make it a New Era!!!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
America is addicted to foreign oil.
I would hope you have had the opportunity to see T Boone Picken on TV, and have taken the time to absorb the danger that we are facing if we don't get behind the movement to free ourselves from the dependency on foreign oil.
If not then this is a must! Go to the link and read The Pickens Plan, for the most refreshing in- site on renewable clean energy. It is true he has made millions from petroleum, and understands where we are at the present time.
I have taken it upon myself to cut and paste some of the things he is trying to educate and gain our support in helping our next president, congress, and local officials understand that we do want change. We have been ignored by both parties and will continue to be ignored unless they understand that enough is enough.
Below is one of the things Picken's is talking about. This is facts not fiction, so read on and give me option by adding your comments.
In 1970, we imported 24% of our oil.
As imports grow and world prices rise, the amount of money we send to foreign nations every year is soaring. At current oil prices, we will send $700 billion dollars out of the country this year alone — that's four times the annual cost of the Iraq war.
America uses a lot of oil. Every day 85 million barrels of oil are produced around the world. And 21 million of those are used here in the United States.
If not then this is a must! Go to the link and read The Pickens Plan, for the most refreshing in- site on renewable clean energy. It is true he has made millions from petroleum, and understands where we are at the present time.
I have taken it upon myself to cut and paste some of the things he is trying to educate and gain our support in helping our next president, congress, and local officials understand that we do want change. We have been ignored by both parties and will continue to be ignored unless they understand that enough is enough.
Below is one of the things Picken's is talking about. This is facts not fiction, so read on and give me option by adding your comments.
In 1970, we imported 24% of our oil.
Today it's nearly 70% and growing.
As imports grow and world prices rise, the amount of money we send to foreign nations every year is soaring. At current oil prices, we will send $700 billion dollars out of the country this year alone — that's four times the annual cost of the Iraq war.America uses a lot of oil. Every day 85 million barrels of oil are produced around the world. And 21 million of those are used here in the United States.
That's 25% of the world's oil demand. Used by just 4% of the world's population.
Can't we just produce more oil?
World oil production peaked in 2005. Despite growing demand and an unprecedented increase in prices, oil production has fallen over the last three years. Oil is getting more expensive to produce, harder to find and there just isn't enough of it to keep up with demand.
The simple truth is that cheap and easy oil is gone.
Go the the title above double click to learn more!
http://www.pickensplan.com/theplan/
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
JUST THINK ABOUT THIS!
Global Warming
Carbon dioxide and other air pollution that is collecting in the atmosphere like a thickening blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm up. Coal-burning power plants are the largest U.S. source of carbon dioxide pollution - they produce 2.5 billion tons every year.
Automobiles, the second largest source, create nearly 1.5 billion tons of CO2 annually. Although local temperatures fluctuate naturally, over the past 50 years the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. And experts think the trend is accelerating: the three hottest years on record have all occurred since 1998.
Scientists say that unless we curb global warming emissions, average U.S. temperatures could be 3 to 9 degrees higher by the end of the century. Here’s the good news: technologies exist today to make cars that run cleaner and burn less gas, modernize power plants and generate electricity from nonpolluting sources, and cut our electricity use through energy efficiency. The challenge is to be sure these solutions are put to use.
How can we help cut pollution and slow down global warming? It’s simple: By reducing pollution from vehicles and power plants. Right away, we should put existing technologies for building cleaner cars and more modern electricity generators into widespread use (drive a hybrid!). We can manufacture more efficient appliances and conserve energy. And we can increase our reliance on renewable energy sources. That is the mission of the Citizenrē Corporation: to make a big impact on pollution and global warming by making clean, green, renewable solar power available to the majority of homes in America, and the world.
Energy Security
Over the past decade, electricity demand in the US has grown by roughly 30% while additional transmission capacity has only grown by 15%. In the next decade, US demand is expected to grow by 20%, while planned transmission system growth is expected to be only 3.5%. In the 70’s electricity only accounted for 25% of our nations energy needs; it now accounts for 37% and is projected to account for 50% by 2025 (EPRI – Power for a Digital Society). North American bulk electricity delivery system is not keeping pace.
More information about concerns at the forefront can be found at the links below.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming
Environmental Defense: Global Warming – Undo It!
Natural Resources Defense Council: Global Warming
Natural Resources Defense Council: Clean Air and Energy
Environmental Defense: Clean Air for Life
Sierra Club: Global Warming
GreenPeace USA: Global Warming and Energy
GreenPeace International: Stop Climate Change
Carbon dioxide and other air pollution that is collecting in the atmosphere like a thickening blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm up. Coal-burning power plants are the largest U.S. source of carbon dioxide pollution - they produce 2.5 billion tons every year.
Automobiles, the second largest source, create nearly 1.5 billion tons of CO2 annually. Although local temperatures fluctuate naturally, over the past 50 years the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. And experts think the trend is accelerating: the three hottest years on record have all occurred since 1998.
Scientists say that unless we curb global warming emissions, average U.S. temperatures could be 3 to 9 degrees higher by the end of the century. Here’s the good news: technologies exist today to make cars that run cleaner and burn less gas, modernize power plants and generate electricity from nonpolluting sources, and cut our electricity use through energy efficiency. The challenge is to be sure these solutions are put to use.
How can we help cut pollution and slow down global warming? It’s simple: By reducing pollution from vehicles and power plants. Right away, we should put existing technologies for building cleaner cars and more modern electricity generators into widespread use (drive a hybrid!). We can manufacture more efficient appliances and conserve energy. And we can increase our reliance on renewable energy sources. That is the mission of the Citizenrē Corporation: to make a big impact on pollution and global warming by making clean, green, renewable solar power available to the majority of homes in America, and the world.
Energy Security
Over the past decade, electricity demand in the US has grown by roughly 30% while additional transmission capacity has only grown by 15%. In the next decade, US demand is expected to grow by 20%, while planned transmission system growth is expected to be only 3.5%. In the 70’s electricity only accounted for 25% of our nations energy needs; it now accounts for 37% and is projected to account for 50% by 2025 (EPRI – Power for a Digital Society). North American bulk electricity delivery system is not keeping pace.
More information about concerns at the forefront can be found at the links below.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming
Environmental Defense: Global Warming – Undo It!
Natural Resources Defense Council: Global Warming
Natural Resources Defense Council: Clean Air and Energy
Environmental Defense: Clean Air for Life
Sierra Club: Global Warming
GreenPeace USA: Global Warming and Energy
GreenPeace International: Stop Climate Change
Just think about this
Global Warming
Carbon dioxide and other air pollution that is collecting in the atmosphere like a thickening blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm up. Coal-burning power plants are the largest U.S. source of carbon dioxide pollution - they produce 2.5 billion tons every year.
Automobiles, the second largest source, create nearly 1.5 billion tons of CO2 annually. Although local temperatures fluctuate naturally, over the past 50 years the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. And experts think the trend is accelerating: the three hottest years on record have all occurred since 1998.
Scientists say that unless we curb global warming emissions, average U.S. temperatures could be 3 to 9 degrees higher by the end of the century. Here’s the good news: technologies exist today to make cars that run cleaner and burn less gas, modernize power plants and generate electricity from nonpolluting sources, and cut our electricity use through energy efficiency. The challenge is to be sure these solutions are put to use.
How can we help cut pollution and slow down global warming? It’s simple: By reducing pollution from vehicles and power plants. Right away, we should put existing technologies for building cleaner cars and more modern electricity generators into widespread use (drive a hybrid!). We can manufacture more efficient appliances and conserve energy. And we can increase our reliance on renewable energy sources. That is the mission of the Citizenrē Corporation: to make a big impact on pollution and global warming by making clean, green, renewable solar power available to the majority of homes in America, and the world.
Energy Security
Over the past decade, electricity demand in the US has grown by roughly 30% while additional transmission capacity has only grown by 15%. In the next decade, US demand is expected to grow by 20%, while planned transmission system growth is expected to be only 3.5%. In the 70’s electricity only accounted for 25% of our nations energy needs; it now accounts for 37% and is projected to account for 50% by 2025 (EPRI – Power for a Digital Society). North American bulk electricity delivery system is not keeping pace.
More information about concerns at the forefront can be found at the links below.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming
Environmental Defense: Global Warming – Undo It!
Natural Resources Defense Council: Global Warming
Natural Resources Defense Council: Clean Air and Energy
Environmental Defense: Clean Air for Life
Sierra Club: Global Warming
GreenPeace USA: Global Warming and Energy
GreenPeace International: Stop Climate Change
Carbon dioxide and other air pollution that is collecting in the atmosphere like a thickening blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm up. Coal-burning power plants are the largest U.S. source of carbon dioxide pollution - they produce 2.5 billion tons every year.
Automobiles, the second largest source, create nearly 1.5 billion tons of CO2 annually. Although local temperatures fluctuate naturally, over the past 50 years the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. And experts think the trend is accelerating: the three hottest years on record have all occurred since 1998.
Scientists say that unless we curb global warming emissions, average U.S. temperatures could be 3 to 9 degrees higher by the end of the century. Here’s the good news: technologies exist today to make cars that run cleaner and burn less gas, modernize power plants and generate electricity from nonpolluting sources, and cut our electricity use through energy efficiency. The challenge is to be sure these solutions are put to use.
How can we help cut pollution and slow down global warming? It’s simple: By reducing pollution from vehicles and power plants. Right away, we should put existing technologies for building cleaner cars and more modern electricity generators into widespread use (drive a hybrid!). We can manufacture more efficient appliances and conserve energy. And we can increase our reliance on renewable energy sources. That is the mission of the Citizenrē Corporation: to make a big impact on pollution and global warming by making clean, green, renewable solar power available to the majority of homes in America, and the world.
Energy Security
Over the past decade, electricity demand in the US has grown by roughly 30% while additional transmission capacity has only grown by 15%. In the next decade, US demand is expected to grow by 20%, while planned transmission system growth is expected to be only 3.5%. In the 70’s electricity only accounted for 25% of our nations energy needs; it now accounts for 37% and is projected to account for 50% by 2025 (EPRI – Power for a Digital Society). North American bulk electricity delivery system is not keeping pace.
More information about concerns at the forefront can be found at the links below.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming
Environmental Defense: Global Warming – Undo It!
Natural Resources Defense Council: Global Warming
Natural Resources Defense Council: Clean Air and Energy
Environmental Defense: Clean Air for Life
Sierra Club: Global Warming
GreenPeace USA: Global Warming and Energy
GreenPeace International: Stop Climate Change
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