~terry
Tue, Oct 2, 2001 (10:19)
seed
How easy would it be for terrorists to disrupt our power grids.
Real easy.
The stuff is centrally distributed along major gridlines. It would be
easy to knock out.
The common myth is that renewables cost more than traditional power
sources. But in light of the WTC attack, that balance sheet may be
changing.
Doesn't it make sense to have all our power locally, based on solar cells,
wind and home generation? It would be nearly impossible for terrrorists
to disrupt. Within five years we should have photovoltaics producing
power at less cost than coal.
Protecting our power sources from terrorists
~terry
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 (06:44)
#1
I'm thinking a lot more seriously about alternative energy sources in the post Attack World. I've been thinking about it for years, but this pushes it up on the priority list. Time to brush up and do a refresher on photovoltaics (electricity from sunlight), solar water heating, and solar air heating.
~terry
Sun, Feb 3, 2002 (09:10)
#2
Still doing more thinking than doing on this front.
~AotearoaKiwi
Tue, Mar 26, 2002 (03:53)
#3
Hi all
Do you know why some hate your nation? It is because they think the West is only interested in oil and wealth at all costs. I do not think this is true, but I think that the West should reduce it's reliance on the oil in the Arab states regardless of what the terrorist factions might think, because if you have a big war there, you have a problem. Should the Arabs could repeat 1973 where in response to their failed Yom Kippur offensive against Israel and oil prices went through the roof, what would you do then?
I also think that for environmental reasons it would be wise to look for and develop alternative sources so that demand can be met in the longterm and idiots like California's Governor Gray should be put on notice to deliver. His response according to a girl I know in LA to the last crisis was build power stations. Fine, but what about improving efficiency and modernising existing ones?
Rob